Gregory Van Maanen, American, b.1947, c.1987-1988, "VISION SPIRIT LINK SEMI - DREAM", oil on Philip Morris English Ovals Cigarette Label, verso sketch, title,signature and date. Exhibition: Spirit Paintings by Gregory Van Maanen, Cavin-Morris Gallery New York, N Y Biography: Gregory Van Maanen began his work as an artist following discharge from the Army. A New Jersey native and Vietnam veteran, he received a Purple Heart in honor of his service. Like many veterans he deals with tortuous memories of Vietnam and suffers from post-traumatic shock. A bullet remains in his shoulder from wounds suffered during the war. His artwork has been a healing tool for Van Maanen.
Van Maanen has been exhibiting work since 1988. He has had several solo shows at Cavin-Morris Gallery in New York as well as a solo show at Rutgers University. His work has been widely shown in group exhibitions and Van Maanen?s art is in the permanent collections of the New Orleans Museum of Art, First Bank of Minneapolis, National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum, New Jersey State Council of the Arts, Jersey City Museum, Morris Museum, and others.(KSIM10107)(MM)
Measurements: 3 1/4 x 3, 8 x 8
Condition: Good
Property Title: From a Cornwall Bridge Connecticut Estate

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