John Grazier
American, 1946 - 2022
John Grazier (June 23, 1946 – December 27, 2022) was a distinguished American realist painter known for his meticulous cross-hatching technique and unique portrayal of seemingly ordinary subjects. His work, characterized by skewed perspective and a "dreamlike" quality, often depicted buses, coffee cups, office buildings, Victorian-style porches, and phone booths with remarkable detail.
Born in Long Beach, New York, Grazier's early life was marked by personal challenges, including his father's early death and the bankruptcy of his family's hotel. Despite these hardships, Grazier pursued his passion for art, studying at the Corcoran School of Art and the Maryland Institute College of Art. He was recognized with grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Pollock-Krasner Foundation, as well as winning the 1975 Davidson National Print and Drawing Competition.
Grazier's work evolved over the years, starting with images of everyday objects like coffee cups and buses and later transitioning to focus on the facades of Victorian architecture and other intricate details of urban landscapes. His pieces are included in prestigious collections such as the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the National Gallery of Art, and the Art Institute of Chicago. Grazier's legacy lives on through his captivating art, which continues to be celebrated for its depth and intricate beauty.
Born in Long Beach, New York, Grazier's early life was marked by personal challenges, including his father's early death and the bankruptcy of his family's hotel. Despite these hardships, Grazier pursued his passion for art, studying at the Corcoran School of Art and the Maryland Institute College of Art. He was recognized with grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Pollock-Krasner Foundation, as well as winning the 1975 Davidson National Print and Drawing Competition.
Grazier's work evolved over the years, starting with images of everyday objects like coffee cups and buses and later transitioning to focus on the facades of Victorian architecture and other intricate details of urban landscapes. His pieces are included in prestigious collections such as the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the National Gallery of Art, and the Art Institute of Chicago. Grazier's legacy lives on through his captivating art, which continues to be celebrated for its depth and intricate beauty.
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John Grazier
Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Armchair in Hardwood & Fabric by John Graz, 1950’s
H 37 in W 24 in D 33 in
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