Peace of Mind Comes to Me

Object Details

Artist
Ira Blount
Date
2009
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
Mat: 15 15/16 × 19 15/16 in. (40.5 × 50.6 cm)
Cite As
Gift of Ira Blount
Caption
A reflection of Ira Blount’s philosophy on crafting, this work of calligraphy reads: “Peace of mind comes to me through making things with my hands. An added bonus comes if my efforts inspire others to try the creative process.” Note the even lettering and spacing, the brown branches covering the bottom of the image that grow up either side, and the dramatic capital P painted with blue ink. This calligraphic image, a work of art in its own right, utilizes form to visually illustrate his quote.
After moving to Washington, DC following World War II, Ira Blount mastered dozens of artisanal crafts. His love for crafting, learning, and community engagement would endure over the course of his long life and career.
Accession Number
2011.0004.0106
Type
print
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Anacostia Community Museum Collection
Data Source
Anacostia Community Museum
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/dl87d651689-123e-45a2-9a0f-78f616bfe7d9
Record ID
acm_2011.0004.0106
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