Forrest Bess
1911–1977 · American · 1 artworks
ExpressionismAbstract ExpressionismSymbolic imageryDreamlike compositionsPersonal mythologyPrimitive figurationText-based elements
artist bio
Forrest Bess was an American painter known for his visionary and symbolic works, often exploring themes of sexuality, spirituality, and personal mythology. His art, though largely unrecognized during his lifetime, has gained posthumous acclaim for its unique blend of abstraction and figuration.
related: Adolph Gottlieb, Mark Rothko
