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Jassen Marek
Clown with Birthday Bouquet - Oil and Ink on Cardstock

late 20th Century

About the Item

Clown with Bouquet - Acrylic and Ink on Cardstock Colorful portrait of a clown holding a bouquet of flowers by Jassen Marek (20th Century). A sad clown in a suit with a straw hat holds a bouquet of flowers. The background is a rich blue, creating a strong contrast with the bouquet and clown's makeup. Signed "Jassen Marek" along the right edge. Board size: 14"H x 7"W We offer black or gold 1" or 2" framing. $40-60 additional. Jassen Marek (American, b. 1940) was trained at The Art Institute of Chicago and graduated from the American Academy of Art. He became interested in art when his stepmother urged him to take up a hobby, but began to pursue it seriously once he discovered his passion. Marek spent time in the Army, serving in Korea, but found the office work boring, so he spent his free time painting and drawing. After returning to the United States, he took a series of jobs, including working as a designer, first for a toy manufacturer and then at a design firm. Marek won the Union League Civic Foundation award and the Award in Excellence Mainstreams from Marietta College in 1971. He has exhibited throughout the United States. Selected Exhibitions: 1972 - Monroe Gallery, Chicago, IL 1972 - Chicago Public Library, Chicago, IL 1972 - Norton’s, St. Louis, MO 1971 - Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL 1970 - 15th Annual National Sun Carnival Art Exh. - El Paso Museum of Art, El Paso, TX 1970 - Illinois State Fair (honorable mention award), Chicago, IL 1970 - Hartford Plaza, Chicago, IL 1969, 1970 - Kerr-Oberbeck Gallery, St. Louis, MO 1969 - Monroe Gallery (solo), Chicago, IL 1968 - Illinois State Fair Professional Art Exhibit (award winner), Chicago, IL
  • Creator:
    Jassen Marek (1940, American)
  • Creation Year:
    late 20th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
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  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
    Artwork is in very good condition. Mat is new.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DBH78951stDibs: LU54211873552
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