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Mary "Ross" Strudwick (died [[November 20]], [[2008]]) was a painter, sculptor, and installation artist, best known for her elaborate altar pieces. She is said to have been one of the first artists in [[Birmingham]] to take installation art seriously. She led a bohemian lifestyle with frequent parties in her studio above the [[L & N Cafe]] downtown. Later she shared a house with [[Karl Schaeffer]] on [[15th Avenue South]]. | Mary "Ross" Strudwick (died [[November 20]], [[2008]]) was a painter, sculptor, and installation artist, best known for her elaborate altar pieces. She is said to have been one of the first artists in [[Birmingham]] to take installation art seriously. She led a bohemian lifestyle with frequent parties in her studio above the [[L & N Cafe]] downtown. Later she shared a house with [[Karl Schaeffer]] on [[15th Avenue South]]. | ||
Ross died in the fall of 2008. Her memorial service, held at [[Bare Hands Gallery], drew over 200 well-wishers, including many notables of [[Southside]]'s golden era of counterculture. Eulogies were delivered by [[Johnny Coley]], her daughter Sonia, her sister, [[Jonah Schaeffer]] and [[Tommy Carr]]. | Ross died in the fall of 2008. Her memorial service, held at [[Bare Hands Gallery]], drew over 200 well-wishers, including many notables of [[Southside]]'s golden era of counterculture. Eulogies were delivered by [[Johnny Coley]], her daughter Sonia, her sister, [[Jonah Schaeffer]] and [[Tommy Carr]]. | ||
Revision as of 16:56, 28 November 2008
Mary "Ross" Strudwick (died November 20, 2008) was a painter, sculptor, and installation artist, best known for her elaborate altar pieces. She is said to have been one of the first artists in Birmingham to take installation art seriously. She led a bohemian lifestyle with frequent parties in her studio above the L & N Cafe downtown. Later she shared a house with Karl Schaeffer on 15th Avenue South.
Ross died in the fall of 2008. Her memorial service, held at Bare Hands Gallery, drew over 200 well-wishers, including many notables of Southside's golden era of counterculture. Eulogies were delivered by Johnny Coley, her daughter Sonia, her sister, Jonah Schaeffer and Tommy Carr.
External links
- Ross Strudwick Fan Club on facebook.com