EILEEN WEST GALLERY
CONTEMPORARY AND OUTSIDER ART
WASHBOARD JACKSON
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Jackson collects and studies the history of the music he loves. The content of many of his paintings is the musicians.
"King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band" 2010
55" X 40" Acrylic paint on wood panel. Recessed Framing. $1400.
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This painting is about Potter Brown and other musicians who have passed on. The words are from a song written by Bobby Steeno about Potter.
"Angel Band" 2006
Acrylic on Wood Panel w/ Copper Pipe Frame 24" x 34" $850.
In addition to Lester Flatt and Bill Monroe, there's local musicians Davy Jones (stand-up bass) and Gary McElwee (banjo).
That's the legendary Potter Brown on guitar.
This is one of the last few pieces framed in copper tubing.
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Another legendary figure.
"John Brown" 2009
Acrylic on Wood Panel 24" x 24" $450
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Women singing and playing classic American music are painted enjoying the evening in their nice dresses.
"Southern Songbirds"
Acrylic on Wood Panel 24" x 24" " $385
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For a taste of washboard music click the image.
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850.502.1847 / 850.225.3024
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