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een galerie.
Kies een stemming en de kamer zelf antwoordt — het licht koelt of warmt op, de sfeer verandert van tempo, en alleen de werken die dat gevoel belichamen, treden naar voren uit de duisternis. De rest verdwijnt in de schaduw.
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…
