Charles Gillam Sr.
Charles Gillam Sr.
Charles Gillam Sr. is a self-taught woodcarver and artist from New Orleans that was born on 1995. He was first introduced to art as a young boy in the French Quarter while shining shoes.[1] He is a folk-artist that is inspired mostly by the culture of his hometown. Charles Gillam Sr. has made many paintings about, New Orleans's Culture, and Jazz and Blues artists.[2] Charles Gillam Sr. would use driftwood found in the Mississippi river for his art.[2] Charles Gillam Sr. also started a Museum in Algiers Point in Louisiana, New Orleans called the Folk Art Zone and Blues Museum.[3]
Paintings
Most of his paintings have been bought in auctions, but many of his painting can be seen at the Folk Art Zone in Algiers, New Orleans.
"Ain't That a Shame"
This piece has Fats Domino on the roof of his house playing the piano while staring at a pink Cadillac. Fats Domino is sitting on the roof away from the rising waters that were caused by Hurricane Katrina. The medium is a carved wooden board with acrylic painting over it.[4]
Auctioned off pieces
The Crucifix
Jesus Christ on a crucifix with two people at the base, and two angels flying about. The medium is a carved wooden door.
New Orleans Greats: Antoine 'Fats' Domino, Dave Bartholomew, Roy ' Professor Longhair' Byrd and James booker
Four recognized musicians from New Orleans. The medium is a carved wooden door.
All that Jazz
Four musicians playing different instruments with piano key and record border. The medium is a carved wooden door.
New Orleans Jazz Funeral
People on the left playing Jazz, while the people on the right carry a coffin. The medium is a painted wooden relief plaque.
References
- ^ "Folk Art Zone | Algiers Folk Art Zone & Blues Museum". Retrieved 2021-02-19.
- ^ a b "Bioagrphy of Charles Gillam". www.21stcenturycomputing.com. Retrieved 2021-03-19.
- ^ Valence, Kari Eve. "Charles Gillam Sr.'s folk art brings 'life' to city at Algiers Point museum". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2021-03-19.
- ^ "Charles Gillam Sr's "Ain't That a Shame"". Smithsonian Music. 2018-11-27. Retrieved 2021-04-20.
- ^ "Charles Gillam | Artnet". www.artnet.com. Retrieved 2021-04-20.