Panel text reads:
Remembrance of James Leo Herlihy 1926-1993
Hi Ho Jamie!
You were “Jim” to us at BMC–you took on Jamie later from your Irish childhood.
You died your death with the same personal integrity you had practiced in your life.
Blessed person, marvelous friend–inspirer and benefactor–caring for others in everyday reality as well as in storybooks.
Novels, plays, acting roles, movies roles, gardener on your L.A. hillside, one who celebrated: a landscaper + home-maker for us, in endlessly creative hospitality.
You painted a glorious life-size male angel–you are one!
You got your priorities straight
I remember on our first interview at BMC, you were 19 (and I was 29)--you were wearing a white shirt + a sky blue tie to match your eyes., fresh from the Navy–good at drawing movie actresses–not exactly Albers material. BIG FEET SHY BODY DREAMER LOVER BEST FRIEND – M.C. Richards
July 1990
For Mary Caroline
My lifelong love–
Continues
Jamie
Remembrance of James Leo Herlihy 1926-1993
Hi Ho Jamie!
You were “Jim” to us at BMC–you took on Jamie later from your Irish childhood.
You died your death with the same personal integrity you had practiced in your life.
Blessed person, marvelous friend–inspirer and benefactor–caring for others in everyday reality as well as in storybooks.
Novels, plays, acting roles, movies roles, gardener on your L.A. hillside, one who celebrated: a landscaper + home-maker for us, in endlessly creative hospitality.
You painted a glorious life-size male angel–you are one!
You got your priorities straight
I remember on our first interview at BMC, you were 19 (and I was 29)--you were wearing a white shirt + a sky blue tie to match your eyes., fresh from the Navy–good at drawing movie actresses–not exactly Albers material. BIG FEET SHY BODY DREAMER LOVER BEST FRIEND – M.C. Richards
July 1990
For Mary Caroline
My lifelong love–
Continues
Jamie
Artwork: 1995.82.1
Remembrance of James Leo Herlihy 1926-1993
This work was created for the 1995 exhibition Remembering Black Mountain College curated by Mary Emma Harris in conjunction with Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center and the BMC alumni reunion organized by Mary Holden Thompson, founding director of BMCM+AC.
24 x 18 inches
In copyright
Gift of M.C. (Mary Caorline) Richards
M.C. (Mary Caroline) Richards, Remembrance of James Leo Herlihy 1926-1993, 1995. Ink, waxed crayon, and photograph on foam board. Collection of Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center. Gift of the artist.
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