Happy Tom Miller Day!
Originally declared by Baltimore Mayor Kurt Schmoke in 1995, February 18 honors the life and artwork of Tom Miller (1945-2000), a Baltimorean artist best known for his "Afro-Deco" painted furniture. Miller's work explores history and race through color, whimsy, wit, and design.
Many thanks to miba.online for spearheading the second annual Tom Miller Week and Mapping Tom Miller across the city. Follow them for a complete list of where to see Miller's work!
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Image 1: Summer in Baltimore, Tom Patton Miller (1945-2000), acrylic painting on hollow-core wood panels, 1993. Maryland Center for History and Culture, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, BCLM-1993.2.7.1
Images 2 & 3: A Bird in Hand is Worth Two in the Bush, Tom Patton Miller (1945-2000), wood, acrylic paint, metal, 1995. Maryland Center for His...