Eddy Mumma Enter a
feeling, not
a gallery.
Choose a mood and the room itself answers — the light cools or warms, the air changes pace, and only the works that carry that feeling step forward from the dark. Everything else recedes into shadow.
Eddy Mumma
The Visionary World of Mr. Eddy The story of Eddy Gallimore Mumma, known affectionately to many as Mr. Eddy, is one of profound transformation and the unexpected flowering of genius in the twilight of life. Born in 1908 in Milton, Ohio, Mumma’s early years were shaped by a quiet, devout environment. A man of powerful build and imposing presence, his life was marked by both deep personal tragedy and physical resilience. After the loss o
f his beloved wife, Thelma, to cancer in 1956, Mumma navigated a period of profound grief, eventually moving to Gainesville, Florida, to be near his daughter. It was here, amidst the challenges of diabetes and the eventual loss of both legs, that a serendipitous moment in 1969 ignited a creative fire that would consume his remaining years. Encouraged by his daughter, Carroll, to attend an art class at the age of sixty, Mumma’s foray i…
