HOWARD FINSTER
Photograph from flashart.com.
About
Howard Finster was born in 1916 and became one of America's most recognised outsider artists. A self-taught Baptist preacher, Finster began creating large-scale art after claiming that God asked him to paint.
ARTWORK
Finster left a lasting legacy in the art world. His self-taught approach and dedication to conveying his spiritual visions through art has inspired countless artists and art lovers. His work continues to be studied and celebrated in exhibitions and museums around the world, highlighting the importance of outsider art in the contemporary art scene.
Inspiration
What is enigmatic about Howard Finster is his ability to transform his religious fervour into a unique and captivating art form. His divine visions and his mission to convey spiritual messages through art lend him a mystical air.
Techniques
Finster is known for his text-filled paintings of human and angelic figures, celestial landscapes and scenes from the Apocalypse, all accompanied by inscriptions and biblical verses. He used any available surface, from canvas and wooden panels to old household appliances and pieces of machinery.
