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Brother Mel Meyer (American/Tennessee, 1928-2013) abstract sculpture of a bowl comprised of various cutlery including spoons, forks, knives welded with wire circle decoration, with three circular wire feet. Signed "Mel Meyer" to interior. 5 1/2" H x 17" Dia. Biography: Brother Mel Meyer was a self taught painter and sculptor who created over 10,000 works of contemporary art in his 45-year career. Born in Florissant, MO in 1928, he joined the Catholic order of the Marianist monks at the age of 19, before turning his interests toward the arts. He considered his lifelong involvement with the Church to have determined his career as an artist. He was discovered in St. Louis by Nashville gallerist Anne Brown, who helped bring his work to a wider audience.
PROVENANCE: The Estate of James Lewis, Carthage, Tennessee.
CONDITION: Light surface wear, some flaws in the making, and wear to feet.
