Monday, June 01, 2009

Knoxville Inspired, No. 1

He walked from his usual route, never to return to the regularly scheduled program
acrylic and varnish on canvas
2008
Beth Meadows

Alright, class. Can anyone guess what Knoxville icon inspired this painting? Discuss amongst yourselves. (you may have to zoom in on the figure)

7 comments:

Discordia said...

Oh bar-hopping-rose-selling-man. One of the cities true unsung heroes.

Wright said...

His name is Tyler and he is indeed a Knoxville icon.

Andy said...

I thought it was Taylor...but yes.

The Modern Gal said...

Love it, B. Can it go up on one of our walls?

I think everyone should buy a rose from Taylor next time you see him.

www.twitter.com/wesleydavis said...

Usually the mixed company I keep tends to find him "creepy, and encouraging to stalkers", so I can honestly say I've never known his name until now.

Wright said...

Yes, Taylor. My mistake.

Mickey said...

Truly iconic. That guy's like Santa: everywhere at once.