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Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Purvis Young
1943-
Painting & sculpture (unconventional material)
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Purvis Young uses recycled materials found on the streets of one of Miami FL’s most urban neighborhoods to create art in a style that is truly unique and captivating. Purvis Young is considered to be one of the greatest outsider artists of our time. His work is in many private collections and in public museums around the world. Young’s work is on display at the House of Blues in Orlando FL, where a 60 ft. installation painted by Purvis on a fence is part of the permanent backdrop adjacent to the restaurant. Purvis Young’s work has been sold at many major auction houses including Christie’s N.Y. Purvis Young’s artwork continues to grow in value.
Raw Vision Magazine: "Purvis Young's Predicament"
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Bibliography:
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On DVD - Rare Visions and Roadside Revelations, "Peaches, Beaches, Gators and Grits," KCPT, Kansas City Public Television, 2005.
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