Howard Finster
The Reverend Howard Finster (1916-12-02–2001-10-22) was an American folk artist who claimed to be inspired by God to spread the gospel through the environment of Paradise Garden and over 46,000 pieces of art.
- I TOOK THE PIECES YOU THREW AWAY AND
PUT THEM TOGATHER [sic] BY NIGHT AND DAY
WASHED BY RAIN DRIED BY SUN A MILLION PIECES ALL IN ONE- Text painted on a sign, formerly part of Finster's Paradise Gardens, which clearly references the artist's chosen materials for his work. The piece now resides in the permanent collection of the High Museum in Atlanta.
