The Reverend H. Finster

On Sunday I visited the High Museum of Art in Atlanta to decide on a piece of work for the rhetorical analysis assignment.

I've been to the High Museum many times and have always been extremely fascinated by one particular artist who has a permanent collection in the High. His name is Howard Finster, a Baptist Reverend from Summerville, Georgia. He has is own little wing in the Folk Art section of the museum, and I think I could spend forever looking at his work: there is always something new to find in one of his pieces. Reverend Finster claimed to receive visions from God, which began when he was a child. He works are distinctive in style, and contain many recurring themes, thoughts, and techniques. Before his death he had produced more than 46,000 works.

I am looking forward spending more time in the Reverend Finster's wing at the High, and to understand not only the art, but the artist behind it, as well.