 Jack Feldman, American Master Artist's social commentary in his "America Today Series" (Sept. 2019)
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 Jack Feldman, American Master Artist's social commentary in his "America Today Series" Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture At this time, my father is trying to have this painting,"KATRINA", placed in the museum. He spoke with the owner of the painting recently and asked him to do this. We'll see what happens. Created by JACK FELDMAN AMERICAN MASTER ARTIST This disastrous and important national event is still unsettled, and continues to create a vicious and on-going national stir to this very day - (November 2019) A "NEW NATIONAL ICON PAINTING" for those who care. An important world viewed social commentary painting of the popular "AMERICA TODAY" ART SERIES. "KATRINA" a lone survivor, with a broken pair of well used eyeglasses and a lovingly worn simple old-gold wedding band..."wrapped only in the symbol and security of American beliefs and promises"... the harsh and distant calls of the uninvited, yet oncoming, ruckus droves of both human scavengers and scavenger crows can still to be fearfully heard and seen until this day.   - in 1946, Dad entered a contest with his rendition of Li'l Abner Comic strip character "Lena the Hyena" - he said he placed about 15th out of many nation wide submissions. This Life Magazine article says there were 500,000 entries. If I find the art I'll add it to this post later.
Life Magazine "Lena the Hyena" 1946 on Google Books Pages 14 - 16 Click button below to see the article In doing the family tree research, I found my Great-Great Grandfather Edward J. Quine "Da Da" (b.1852 Isle of Man, U.K.) was a portrait artist too! In the San Francisco 1910 census, his occupation was "Traveling Salesman / Portraits" and his daughter Charlotte "Lott" (b. 1883 Maine U.S.) was an "Agent / Portraits". **post by Jeff Feldman, Jack's son**  Two Fighting Hummingbirds
Jack Feldman Stockton, California, United States Title: Two Fighting Hummingbirds. Created by JACK FELDMAN AMERICAN MASTER ARTIST. This is information every selling artist should know. STILL STOLEN... but not forgotten... After 26 years (1986-2012) this small 7x7 inch pocket-size painting on panel remains listed with the national and international registries for stolen fine art paintings. WHEN IT WAS STOLEN... In 1986, "Two Fighting Hummingbirds" was entered into a recognized national magazine's wildlife art contest. "Two Fighting Hummingbirds" was accepted, judged, selected and published as the 19th winner from 239 entries in the January/February 1986 issue of the magazine, "Wildlife Art News". A SURPRISE REPLY...after the contest... When "Two Fighting Hummingbirds" did not find its way home, long distance phone calls of inquiry were made to the magazine, requesting the painting's return. THE RESULTS WERE...the magazine said... "It did not know about the painting or where the painting was, also they have no system to track its location." Now knowing about the lost painting, denied any responsibility for its care and return. Stating, "There is no more that we can do." THE END RESULT... the stolen art is still stolen. Exhibiting my art I have had 5 paintings STOLEN. ARTIST TAKE HEED !  Jack Feldman, American Master Artist's social commentary in his "America Today Series" You can see the angry Jeerers, and the peaceful protesters. Dad asks if we see this today? Created in 1966, not long after the Selma to Montgomery March, Dad's "America Today Series" still holds true. Jack Feldman's "America Today Series" a social commentary. The Original Overlay Collage was created in 1966 during very difficult times. These thought provoking Silkscreen Prints are hand signed and numbered by the artist. Unfortunately the original collage piece was lost, thankfully we have these "Silkscreen" Prints (only 80 exist). Both the jeerers and the protesters are a continuous line, Dad never lifted the pencil from the paper. J
My Father often talks about Picasso, describing his life and his work. I'd like to share this video for those who wonder how much money there is in art, and for those that doubt if ever really happens. Something to think about...... J
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