Art
"When One Door Closes, Another Door Opens" by Sir James Thornhill
- Item Number
- 111:Black History Museum
- Sold
- $350 USD to abe4c9344
- Number of Bids
- 5 - Bid History
Item Description
Born and raised in the historic Jackson Ward of Richmond, Virginia, Sir James Thornhill is a gifted American artist and photographer. A product of Richmond City Schools, he attended Open High School with an emphasis on art and screen printing. James has studied various art forms and media which include photography, water color and oriental painting. He refined the technical aspects of his craft at Virginia Commonwealth University, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond Technical Center and John Tyler Community College.
His community involvement includes mentoring and teaching visual arts to inner city youth enrolled in the Arts 180 program in Richmond. He partners with the Juvenile Justice Department to work with children in challenging circumstances, helping them to re-create themselves through art. James is also an aviation artist with the US Air Force Art Team. A devoted naturalist, he shows his loyalty to the environment by using earth respecting products in the creative process.
Item Special Note
All doors are exterior doors and vary in size; generally are 82” x 36” or slightly less. Please measure your door frame if you intend to install as a door.
Doors were seasonally weather-proofed but not guaranteed to withstand outdoor elements indefinitely; purchasers should treat accordingly.
Artists retain the copyright of door designs; may not be reproduced without artist’s permission.
Gently used poles for in-ground installation sold separately, $20/set
Winners of doors may take them home that evening or pick up at Tredegar the following day, October 25th, from 1 – 4 p.m.
Pick-up is also available at the Art on Wheels Studio: 3108 W Leigh St. during the following times:
Monday Oct. 26, 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Wednesday Oct 28, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Friday Oct. 30th, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
By appointment: 804-726-5119
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