A Farm with Everything from the collection of South Carolina Arts Commission

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Leroy Marshall
A Farm with Everything, 1987
collage/mixed media
31 x 43.75 in

Leroy Marshall’s work may tell a story from his memories and about the things he has grown up with. He decides what he likes and doesn’t like, developing a philosophy of art and standards unique to himself. When Marshall was 28 years old, he lost a leg and became a paraplegic. At this time, he became interested in “fiddling with tedious things.” In the hospital, he asked nurses to bring him pieces of wood and things. He began building pictures from his thoughts and memories.

Collections: South Carolina Arts Commission State Art Collection

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The mission of the South Carolina Arts Commission is to promote access to the arts and support the cultivation of creativity in South Carolina. We envision a South Carolina where the arts are valued and all people benefit from a variety of creative experiences.

A state agency created by the South Carolina General Assembly in 1967, the SCAC works to increase public participation in the arts through grants, direct programs, staff assistance and partnerships in artist development, arts industry, arts learning, creative placemaking, and folklife and traditional arts. Headquartered in Columbia, S.C., the SCAC is funded by the state of South Carolina, by the federal government through the National Endowment for the Arts, and other sources.

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