The Eccentric Art of Lewis Smith       1907 - 1998

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Lewis Smith
 
About Lewis Smith 

He lived most of his life in the woods of Ohio, alone after the death of his mother. Lewis Smith passed away in 1998. His drawing, writing, and painting on recycled paper, cardboard, and the walls of his house and buildings reflects his preoccupation with muscular women boxers and wrestlers, trains, time, and money.

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His Folk Art Environment
 
Lewis painted women wrestlers all over his house. His barn and outbuildings were decorated with images of trains, people, and places. Some had sayings and lists of towns and stations. LSCS105

 
His Work
 
Pops HideoutLewis was prolific. He drew and wrote, sometimes combining the two. His art includes pieces on Brown paper bags, white paper, cardboard, cracker boxes, sketches, and themes of Muscle women, diners, money, alleys, animals, time, and writings.

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Art on:   Brown bags   White paper   Cardboard   Sketches   Diners   Alleys   Animals   Writings

 

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