Frank Kowing Mixed Media Sculpture "Faceless Bug"

Item Details

A mixed media sculpture titled Faceless Bug by artist Frank Kowing (1944-2016), completed in 2009. It is from the HMS series. This work depicts a bright orange and red bug rendered with acrylic, wood, rubber gloves, and other found objects.While the item is not signed, it comes directly from the artist’s estate. Please note that this item does not come with a certificate of authentication or provenance. Attached informational tag indicates title, series, dimensions, and date.

Frank Kowing is an outsider artist based in Maryland with a larger than life reputation. The bulk of his focus is mixed media works, many grand in scale and with three dimensional quality. He has participated in a vast array of group shows and exhibits since his first shows in the 1970’s in New York City. His education, after service in Vietnam with the US Army, was extensive and included the Gerrit Rietveld Academy, Amsterdam, Netherlands, and several fine art institutions in Pennsylvania.

Condition

- some dirt and debris;

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Item #

17BAL087-030