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From Van Every/Smith Galleries at Davidson College

  1. Genie (Peony) by Jiha Moon, Image 2.

    Jiha Moon

    Genie (Peony), 2019

    Lithograph, screenprint and nail decals

    26.75 x 21 in (67.95 x 53.34 cm)

  2. Untitled (Surrounded by Wolves) by Jen Ray, Image 1.

    Jen Ray

    Untitled (Surrounded by Wolves), 2017

    Watercolor and ink on handmade paper

    14.875 x 11 in (37.78 x 27.94 cm)

  3. Matt Damon, 2001 by Gene Merritt, Image 1.

    Gene Merritt

    Matt Damon, 2001, 2001

    Ink on paper

    11 x 9 in (27.94 x 22.86 cm)

  4. Unidentified Man by Andy Warhol, Image 1.

    Andy Warhol

    Unidentified Man, 1985

    Black and white print

    8 x 10 in (20.32 x 25.4 cm)

  5. Diana Vreeland and Unidentified Man by Andy Warhol, Image 1.

    Andy Warhol

    Diana Vreeland and Unidentified Man, 1982

    Gelatin silver print

    8 x 10 in (20.32 x 25.4 cm)

  6. Space Issue #3, Northwood by Sigmund Abeles, Image 1.

    Sigmund Abeles

    Space Issue #3, Northwood, 1978

    Etching on paper

    12.625 x 10.5625 in (32.07 x 26.83 cm)

  7. The Crewel Tondo by Richard Beale, Image 2.

    Richard Beale

    The Crewel Tondo, 1972

    Hand-colored etching on paper

    22 x 21 in (55.88 x 53.34 cm)

  8. Wally Cox by Philippe Halsman, Image 1.

    Philippe Halsman

    Wally Cox, 1953

    Gelatin silver print

    13.25 x 10.25 in (33.66 x 26.04 cm)

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About the artist

William R. Ferris

American

b. 1942

Ferris is an American author and scholar born in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Ferris' work focused on southern African American folklore and culture. He earned his BA in English Literature from Davidson College in 1964, his MA in English Literature from Northwestern University in 1965, and a PhD in Folklore from the University of Pennsylvania in 1969. He was selected by President Bill Clinton to be the Chair of the National Endowment of the Humanities, a position which he held from 1997 to 2001. Ferris has written fiction, poetry, as well as book, record, and film reviews. He has recorded blues albums and produced 15 documentary films on southern folklore.