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William Purinton Bomar Jr.
William "Bill" Purinton Bomar Jr. (December 30, 1919 – November 26, 1991) was an American painter who was a member of the Fort Worth Circle. Early life and education Bomar was born on December 30, 1919, in Fort Worth, Texas, to William Sr. and Jewel Ruth Bomar (née Nail). His father a civic leader and business executive, Bomar was raised by wealthy parents. He was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a child, and began painting at age 7. As a child, his parents connected him with art collector Anne Burnett Tandy and painter Murray Bewley, as well permitting mentorship from Sallie Blyth Mummert and Jozef Bakos, Joseph Bakos. In 1940 and 1941, he attended the Cranbrook Academy of Art. He dropped out and later studied under Hans Hofmann, Amédée Ozenfant and John Sloan. Career Bomar's works were often presented at the Texas General Exhibition, with a painting of his at the 1947 show being the highest-sold painting of that year's show. He won an award from the Fort Worth Art Associa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fort Worth Circle
The Fort Worth Circle was a progressive art colony in Fort Worth, Texas. The colony was active during the 1940s and much of the 1950s and formed around younger artists, most of them native Texans under-30, who embraced themes not traditionally seen in Texas art up to that time. Through exhibitions and modest publicity these artists built statewide reputations during and after World War II as proponents of modern art. Social compatibility and shared affinities for modern art and classical music provided common ground among members of the circle and contributed to the group's cohesion. Within the circle's original membership, male and female artists were almost equally represented. After World War II the Fort Worth Circle's influence expanded as younger artists became associated with the group and older members who no longer lived in Fort Worth retained their ties. Additionally, at the conclusion of World War II the ranks of Fort Worth's art community swelled with the return of artists ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |