Forrest Bess

Forrest Bess
Born
Forrest Clemenger Bess

(1911-10-05)October 5, 1911
Bay City, Texas
DiedNovember 10, 1977(1977-11-10) (aged 66)
Bay City, Texas
OccupationsPainter, fisherman
Years active1946–1970
Known forPainting
MovementAbstract Expressionism

Forrest Clemenger Bess (October 5, 1911 – November 10, 1977) was an American painter and fisherman. He was discovered and promoted by the art dealer Betty Parsons. He is known for his abstract, symbol-laden paintings based on what he called "visions."

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