Howard Finster
American artist (1916-2001)
The Reverend Howard Finster (December 2, 1916 – October 22, 2001) 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.
Quotes
edit- 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.
