Andy Johnson (born Anders Johannson; 1893 in Hyssma, Sweden – 1971) was a Swedish-American painter. He started painting at age 64 in a coal bin by the light of a 75-watt bulb. He was discovered by Sylvia Dwyer while working as the custodian and superintendent of a local Brooklyn Heights building,[1] and appeared in multiple exhibits in the Brooklyn Arts Gallery. As his career continued, his art and story became the subject of many international expatriate newspapers.[2][3]
He received recognition for his works in oil depicting scenery and interior memories of his native land, Sweden. His "vivid colors and landscapes remind many of American primitives."[4] His work went on to receive international acclaim, most notably from his home country of Sweden.[5]
In his syndicated column, Mel Heimer[6] quoted Ms. Dwyer describing him as "a sort of younger Grandma Moses."[7] His work was also collected by Jacqueline Kennedy and Lady Bird Johnson for the White House. He died in April 1971. "His work remains, and the beauty he has left behind is immeasurable."[8]
^Peper, William (April 21, 1960). "Coal Bin Artist's Fame is Growing." New York World Telegram.
January 01, 1970
andy, johnson, artist, andy, johnson, born, anders, johannson, 1893, hyssma, sweden, 1971, swedish, american, painter, started, painting, coal, light, watt, bulb, discovered, sylvia, dwyer, while, working, custodian, superintendent, local, brooklyn, heights, b. Andy Johnson born Anders Johannson 1893 in Hyssma Sweden 1971 was a Swedish American painter He started painting at age 64 in a coal bin by the light of a 75 watt bulb He was discovered by Sylvia Dwyer while working as the custodian and superintendent of a local Brooklyn Heights building 1 and appeared in multiple exhibits in the Brooklyn Arts Gallery As his career continued his art and story became the subject of many international expatriate newspapers 2 3 He received recognition for his works in oil depicting scenery and interior memories of his native land Sweden His vivid colors and landscapes remind many of American primitives 4 His work went on to receive international acclaim most notably from his home country of Sweden 5 In his syndicated column Mel Heimer 6 quoted Ms Dwyer describing him as a sort of younger Grandma Moses 7 His work was also collected by Jacqueline Kennedy and Lady Bird Johnson for the White House He died in April 1971 His work remains and the beauty he has left behind is immeasurable 8 Awards and recognition editAccepted by American Swedish Institute 1959 Silvermine Guild 1960 1961 9 Accepted for exhibition at the Chautauqua Institute 1961 1962 First Place Murray Hill Art competition 1958 1959 Best in Show Flatbush Nostrand Board of Trade Art Competition 1965 1966 First Place Brooklyn Heights Promenade Art Show 1966 Best in Show Brooklyn Heights Promenade Art Show 1967 1969 Collectors Dr Norton Ritz Dr Samuel Achs Mr amp Mrs Van Outryve Mr amp Mrs Ira Wolf 10 References edit Kessler Felix September 15 1961 Footlights and Spotlights New York World Telegram Andrew Johnson France Amerique 1960 Andy Johnson utstaller December 12 1962 Chicago IL Su Amerikanaran Tribunen The Swedish American Newspaper Lips Betty July 24 1963 Artist is Cool on Canvas New York Journal American Kenny Nick November 7 1962 New York Mirror Mel Heimer Books Biography and List of Works Author of The Cannibal www biblio com Heimer Mel January 1961 My New York syndicated column Mack Frank May 27 1971 Just a Lookin Brooklyn Heights Press Guild Peper William April 21 1960 Coal Bin Artist s Fame is Growing New York World Telegram Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Andy Johnson artist amp oldid 1185363764, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
