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James Grove Snodgrass
Artist, dies at 84.
James Snodgrass (Jim), an acclaimed artist, died on July 19th in Louisville.
Born in Jeffersonville, Indiana, he took his BFA at the Herron School of Art and Design in Indianapolis.
Jim maintained studios in Indianapolis, Louisville, and Corydon with a brief stint in New York City during his life.
He exhibited with seminal American artists, among them Richard Diebenkorn, Ben Shahn, Hans Hofmann and Sam Francis.
A perennial prizewinner for sculpture and painting in juried exhibitions, Jim also had many one-man shows for both mediums.
Jim did portraits, figurative work, murals, abstracts and conservation for collectors and museums, notably the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
He painted every day until the week of his death, saying, "If I would be in any other time and space, I would be doing the same thing. . . Painters are of all periods. There is a kinship with the guys that went before me."
Jim is survived by his daughter, Lisa; and son, Nicholas; as well as Lisa's children and grandchildren. He remains loved by many friends, for his work, friendship and his beautiful spirit.
There will not be a public service.
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August 9, 2013
But he just called about two months ago - what happened? Jim was a good friend back in the Herron and Brown House days (early 50s. It was eerie how his voice and inflection were the same as 60 years ago. I miss him already.
Peace
Buzz
Sue Ward
July 29, 2013
Jim was a kind, unique and talented person. Thankful to have met him many years ago.
July 29, 2013
Mr. Snodgrass was a very pleasant, friendly being and his smile will be missed.
Chaplain Rita
July 28, 2013
Please accept our condolences from the Hosparus In Patient Care Center.
Bennye Rapp
July 25, 2013
So sorry ot hear of the passing of Jim. I knew him thru his relationship with my husband, Chris Rapp, at Chris Rapp Frames and Yvonne Rapp, at Yvonne Rapp Gallery. They both thought highly of him and his contribution to the art community.
We extend my deepest condolences to his family, and friends.
Sincerely - Chris and Bennye Rapp
July 25, 2013
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