Portrait: Sy Mohr

If you have ever wanted to meet a character, one of those people you only see in the movies, then take a stroll around downtown Annapolis where you will find contemporary American painter Sy Mohr. An amazing man by all accounts, born in the Bronx, NY (where he received a medal from Mayor Laguardia), later moved to Amish Country in Pennsylvania where he currently resides. He travels with a warn 3 inch binder bursting clippings of his work, and newspapers tears, which I was instructed to carry from his SUV to the near by visitors center where one of his more famous works hangs. His widow which he refers to as "The Red Head" is frequently refrenced in conversation and can be found in many of his works, which are large painted collages of cityscapes and portraits of local peoples. He has recently suffered a stroke, which rendered him incapable of writing though he is still able to paint. While looking through his works he tells stories of time spent with his friends Georgia O'Keefe & Alfred Stieglitz, and by all accounts is a poster boy (man) for President Obama. With political views he's more than happy to share (need I say left leaning), and has a passion that's both contagious hes convincing.

Learn More:
Sy Mohr's Website (Even though it warns you, it dosnt harm your computer, but if your still concerned try the links below)
Parish Gallery- Washington, DC

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