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Rare & Original Framed Pen & Ink Artwork by Bill Hinz for your consideration. The framed art measures approx. 13 inches X 16 inches and approx. 3/4 of an inch thick. Artwork measures approx. 6 1/4 inches X 8 7/8 inches. American, MCM. Hand crafted by artist Bill Hinz (1923-2009). Extremely intricate pen & ink abstract modern design. Possibly inspired by the Ozark hills and waterways as this piece was done when he was teaching at Southwest Missouri State University, (now Missouri State) in Springfield, Missouri. Signed by artist at bottom, “HINZ”. Artwork is under glass and encased in contemporary black frame. Original provenance, hand typed letter dated 1981 by Bill Hinz viewable on back. Bill references his wife Jay as well in the letter. Very good vintage condition. Shows wear commensurate with age. Small circular stained spot outside of pen and ink artwork. Very minor slight tear. Condition issues are not noticeable except under close examination. See photos. Displays important!
A Little History on the Artist(s): Bill Hinz and his wife, Jay, were American artists who, while working in various media, are known mostly for their modern, stylized hooked rug tapestries. The couple met at the School of Art Institute in Chicago (SAIC) in 1946. They were married three years later. In addition to being artists themselves, they both taught art in middle schools, high schools, and college/universities in the U.S. and Mexico. Bill taught design at SAIC for four decades, and was Chairman of the Division of Design, The Craft Department and the Fiber/Fabric Department. The two created a collection of nearly 50 hookings for the International Playboy Club. Bill and Jay have received numerous awards for their work and have published works in their field, such as, “How to Create Your Own Designs” (with Donna Meilach, Doubleday, 1975).
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