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Jerry Williamson
Sumo Wrestler by Jerry Williamson

Circa 1990-2000

About the Item

Signed/original painting by Jerry Williamson. Whimsical drawing of a Japanese Sumo Wrestler, in vibrant shades of yellow and pink. Jerry Williamson (1926 - 2016) was active/lived in California, Washington / France. Jerry Williamson is known for Portrait painting, street performers, and more. He is known for portrait painting of street performers, and more. As a hair colorist of 10 years, he traveled the world for Elisabeth Arden, and worked for various TV/theatre stars. In 1950 he opened a beauty shop with a friend that grew into a chain called "Beauty Plus", that would eventually consist of 11 shops and 120 operators. Jerry closed the shop in 1984 when his partner became ill. It was at this time that the formative experience of the Huntington Art Museum visit began to reassert itself in his life trajectory. He started painting seriously at that time. In 1996, he moved to France where he stayed until 2003 to soak up and be part of the art community there. He didn’t speak French but as he said: "Art is hands-on, so language isn’t that necessary.” Inspired by the “Saltimbanques” of the French circus troupes, Jerry’s haunting and evocative portrait collection explore the faces and personalities of performers he has met over the years. “It’s a power of one unity - we all enjoy art – we are all one community.”
  • Creator:
    Jerry Williamson (1926 - 2016, American)
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1990-2000
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.88 in (58.12 cm)Width: 18.88 in (47.96 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Pasadena, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU654310098072
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