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Andy Johnson (born Anders Johannson, 1893 in Hyssma, Sweden - 1971) was a Swedish-American painter. He started painting at age 64 in a coal bin by the light of a 75-watt bulb. He was discovered by Sylvia Dwyer while working as the custodian and superintendent of a local Brooklyn Heights building,〔 Kessler, Felix (September 15,1961). Footlights and Spotlights. New York World Telegram.〕 and appeared in multiple exhibits in the Brooklyn Arts Gallery. As his career continued, his art and story became the subject of many international expatriate newspapers.〔 "Andrew Johnson." France Amerique 1960〕〔 "Andy Johnson utställer." December 12, 1962. Chicago, IL. Su Amerikanaran Tribunen: The Swedish American Newspaper. 〕 He received recognition for his works in oil depicting scenery and interior memories of his native land, Sweden. His “vivid colors and landscapes remind many of American primitives.”〔Lips, Betty (July 24, 1963), “Artist is Cool on Canvas.” New York Journal American〕 His work went on to receive international acclaim, most notably from his home country of Sweden.〔Kenny, Nick (November 7, 1962). New York Mirror.〕 In his syndicated column, Mel Heimer〔http://www.biblio.com/mel-heimer/author/86018〕 quoted Ms. Dwyer describing him as “a sort of younger Grandma Moses.”〔 Heimer, Mel (January 1961) “My New York” syndicated column.〕 His work was also collected by Jacqueline Kennedy and Lady Bird Johnson for the White House. He died in April 1971. "His work remains, and the beauty he has left behind is immeasurable."〔 Mack, Frank (May 27, 1971). "Just a Lookin'." Brooklyn Heights Press.〕 == Awards and recognition〔 Peper, William (April 21, 1960). "Coal Bin Artist's Fame is Growing." New York World Telegram.〕== * Accepted by American Swedish Institute 1959 * Silvermine Guild 1960/1961() * Accepted for exhibition at the Chautauqua Institute 1961/1962 * First Place - Murray Hill Art competition 1958/1959 * Best in Show - Flatbush-Nostrand Board of Trade Art Competition 1965/1966 * First Place - Brooklyn Heights Promenade Art Show 1966 * Best in Show - Brooklyn Heights Promenade Art Show 1967/1969 * Collectors: Dr. Norton Ritz; Dr. Samuel Achs; Mr. & Mrs. Van Outryve; Mr. & Mrs. Ira Wolf. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Andy Johnson (artist)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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