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November Issue
2009
The Sylvan Gallery
in Charleston, SC, Features Works by Ted Ellis
The
Sylvan Gallery in Charleston, SC, will present the exhibit, Spirit
of the South, featuring new works by renowned southern painter
Ted Ellis, on view from Nov. 6 - 30, 2009.
The paintings in this latest collection are inspired by Ellis'
memories of his childhood in New Orleans. With a primitive style
that is reminiscent of the Outsider Art movement, Ellis tells
the stories of everyday African American life in the Deep South.
His heavy brushstroke and frequent use of rich colors reveal the
environmental influences of his rural subject matter. Motivated
by teaching others about his style of life, Ellis says "I
paint subjects that are representative of the many facets of American
life as I know it. I like to think of myself as a creative historian.
I was put here to record historyall aspects of American culture
and heritage. My sole purpose has always been to educate through
my art".
Ellis, who currently resides in Friendswood, TX, has been recognized as one of the most celebrated artists of the 21st century. Ellis' private collectors are many and scattered throughout the globe. His work is also in many corporate collections including Walt Disney Studios, Coca-Cola, Phillip Morris, and Avon.
The Sylvan Gallery is
a member of the Charleston Fine Art Dealers Association.
For further information check our SC Commercial Gallery listings,
call the gallery at 843/722-3117 or visit (www.thesylvangallery.com).
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