Vintage Paul Shimon NY Abstract Mixed Media Art, c. Late 20th Century

Born in New York, Paul Shimon (1919 - 2011) was both an accomplished artist and composer.

Considered by some to be an Early Outsider artist, Shimon studied at the Art Students League of New York and with W.A. Clark Prize recipient Jean Louis Liberte (1896 - 1965).

A pioneer of abstract Judaica, the influence of his studies with Jean Louis Liberte together with that of his sephardic heritage is often apparent in Shimon's artwork. Shimon was listed amongst the Who Was Who in American Art, the reference book of cultural life in the United States.

Exhibited:
Audubon Artists, 1954
Macdowell Alumni Show, 1971
Skylight Gallery, NYC, 1970s.

Awards:
Emily Lowe Watercolor Award, 1953
Macdowell Colony fellowship, 1960.

Collections:
Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown, Ohio.
Private Collections

Paul Shimon was an early member of the non-profit New York Artists Equity Association, an organization dedicated to advancing legislation to protect the legal rights of visual artists.

Paul Shimon died at the age of 92.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: A series of discoloration can be seen to the paper. The frame shows areas of wear along the corners.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Mixed-Media, Paper, Pen and Ink

Details:
Art Subjects: Figure, Abstract
Frame Type: Framed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; A series of discoloration can be seen to the paper. The frame shows areas of wear along the corners.