Roy De Forest | |
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Born | February 11, 1930 |
Died | May 18, 2007 | (aged 77)
Nationality | American |
Education | San Francisco Art Institute, San Francisco State University |
Known for | Painting, Sculpture |
Movement | Funk art, Nut art |
Awards | National Endowment for the Arts Award |
Roy De Forest (11 February 1930 – 18 May 2007) was an American painter, sculptor, and teacher. He was involved in both the Funk art and Nut art movements in the Bay Area of California. De Forest's art is known for its quirky and comical fantasy lands filled with bright colors and creatures, most commonly dogs.