Louis Abolofia
(1941 - 1995)
A Retrospective
Louis Abolofia was born in New York City, and showed early talents for art. He excelled in art classes in public school, and was given a scholarshiip to the Museum of Modern Art. His work brought him the early titles of "child prodigy" and "artistic genius". He became a 'regular' down in Greenwich Village of NYC. Mingling with such noteable inhabitants as Bob Dylan, who stated "Louis...demystifies...,shining like a light". Comments such as these were the stimulus to get Louis to begin his interest in the political world. He ran for Mayor, Govenor, and in 1968 began his candidacy to run for the office of The President of the United States on the 'Love ticket'. He appeared in his political posters and in real life in the nude, proclaiming "What have I got to hide?". He became quite a celebrity and received his '15 minutes of fame' on TV shows like Johnny Carson and Merv Griffin. He ultimately received 300,000 write-ins votes!
He continued painting all the while and formed the first 'runaway shelter' in the United States. He gained additional notoriety when he walked into the Metropolitan Museum of Art and freely hung an unframed 7 foot painting of his own on the wall next to "The Thinker" by Rodin. He began a relationship with Salvadore Dali after that event. Abolofia's works were exhibited for a show in the Crespi Gallery in New York, as well as the John J. Myers Gallery and the East River Savings Bank.
His art style was described by an art magazine as a painter of "swirling cosmic abstractions, best at painting the inhabitants of a fantasy world somewhere between the humorous and the macabre". He felt that he could see through people as if 'an x-ray machine'. Louis used color to tell us about people he painted. Many of his paintings were introspective and were morose in style and colors, and perhaps gave us a clue into Abolofia's inner conflict. The bright colors and broad brush strokes are quite distinctive.
He moved to San Francisco in 1974, where he painted and became involved in promotional activities that led to creation of the "Exotic-Erotic Ball", the largest Halloween Ball, an attempt to relive the exuberance of the 60's. Much of his artworks have the feel of a costume party, and is very stimulating, exciting to the senses, with all the colors that partygoers display. He produced thousands of artworks and we bring just a few to you in this retrospective. We hope that this show gives you an understanding for this artist, philosopher, politician, musician, and kind soul.
Louis Abolofia
(1941 - 1995)
A Retrospective
Title::"Queen"
Year:1972
Medium:Acryllic on Board
Size:48" X 36"
Regular Price: $2,200 --
Value Price: $2,000
Title::"Socialite"
Year:1987
Medium:Acryllic on Board
Size:36" X 24"
Regular Price: $1,000 --
Value Price: $900
Title::"Viewers"
Year:1987
Medium:Acryllic on Board
Size:36" X 24"
Regular Price: $1,000 --
Value Price: $900
Title::"Oldlady"
Year:1987
Medium:Acryllic on Board
Size:48" X 36"
Regular Price: $2,200 --
Value Price: $2,000
Title::"Blue Eyes"
Year:1987
Medium:Acryllic on Board
Size:36" X 24"
Regular Price: $1,000 --
Value Price: $900
Title::"Dinosaur"
Year:1987
Medium:Acryllic on Board
Size:36" X 24"
Regular Price: $1,000 --
Value Price: $900
Title::"Flower"
Year:1987
Medium:Acryllic on Board
Size:36" X 24"
Regular Price: $1,000 --
Value Price: $900
Title::"Face"
Year:1984
Medium:Acryllic on Board
Size:36" X 24"
Regular Price: $1,000 --
Value Price: $900
Title::"Couple"
Year:1986
Medium:Acryllic on Board
Size:36" X 24"
Regular Price: $1,000 --
Value Price: $900
Title::"Masks"
Year:1986
Medium:Acryllic on Board
Size:36" X 24"
Regular Price: $1,000 --
Value Price: $900
Title::"Beauty"
Year:1990
Medium:Acryllic on Board
Size:36" X 24"
Regular Price: $1,000 --
Value Price: $900
Title::"Harlequin"
Year:1992
Medium:Acryllic on Board
Size:36" X 24"
Regular Price: $1,000 --
Value Price: $900
Title::"Colorful Lady"
Year:1981
Medium:Acryllic on Board
Size:36" X 24"
Regular Price: $1,000 --
Value Price: $900
Title::"Sad Trio"
Year:1994
Medium:Acryllic on Board
Size:36" X 24"
Regular Price: $1,000 --
Value Price: $900
