J. Alan Cumbey
Richmond, VA
J. Alan Cumbey, 1957 - 1992, was a self-taught writer and artist whose rich, symbol-laden work explored race, religion, and gay life before and after AIDS.
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Possible self portrait, as depicted in that time frame (see Black Gods Late at Night). Title probably a reference to a Rip Rig and Panic (UK punk band 80-83) song, "She Gets So Hungry at Night She Eats Her Jewellery". Mannequin's name was Carlotta.
- Subject Matter: Figure with pearl necklace around penis
- Created: 1987
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