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Original Oil on Canvas by d'Arcy Hayman (1924-1994) USA 1960's Original oil on canvas by noted artist d'Arcy Hayman (1924-1994). The painting is signed by the artist, and is displayed in a custom frame. d’Arcy Hayman was for twenty years the International Arts Program director for UNESCO (1960-1980). She was also a teacher, a painter and a writer whose monographs include Embrace Me Universe and The Calculus Virgin. Born in 1924 Hayman majored in the Arts at the University of California in Los Angeles UCLA, where she received her B. A. in 1949 and her M. A. in 1952. Realizing her desire to be an art instructor she went on to receive her Ph. D. and her Ed. D. from Columbia University. Hayman continued to teach art even after she joined UNESCO and in 1978 UCLA recognized her service with an Alumni Award Professional Achievement Award. During her years at UNESCO Hayman assisted the governments of the 147 Member States in promoting the arts through education, international conferences, television, film, and financial support. She worked with such luminaries as Picasso, Buckminster Fuller, Jean Cocteau, King Vidor, J. L. Borges, and Samuel Becket for multi-cultural arts highlighting special projects poster travels. She also had the opportunity to meet such illustrious personages as Eleanor Roosevelt and Ezra Pound. Among her theories is the concept that the cultural environment to which the arts contribute invaluably is as important to human survival and progress as the physical environment. After her retirement from UNESCO Hayman dedicated herself to her drawings and poetry. Price $5,900 Condition Excellent original condition. The custom frame is new. Measurements Height: 32" Width/Length: 51" Depth: 2" Specifications Number of items: 1 Materials/Technique: Oil on canvas Creator: d'Arcy Hayman Reference: 09102079771004 |
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