Allan Lofser Drawing (Yellow Fish)

Allan Lofser (born 1955) is known for his inimitable graphic style. His work is characterized by bold gestures, vibrant use of color, and whimsical humor.

Mr. Lofser has practiced at Creative Growth since 2001. Some exhibitions featuring his work include: Outsider Art Fair, New York; Everyday Visionaries, Target, New York; Extra Celestial, Crosstown Arts, Memphis; Outsider Art Fair, Paris; Margins to Mainstream: Contemporary Artists with Disabilities, Sonoma County Museum, Santa Rosa; Different and Special, Gyeonggi Museum of Modern Art, Korea.

Pastel and marker on paper, 12.” x 18”. Signed on verso. Crease across lower left corner. Part of the proceeds from the sale of this piece will benefit Creative Growth.

“Creative Growth is a non-profit organization based in Oakland, California that advances the inclusion of artists with developmental disabilities in contemporary art and strengthens community by providing a supportive studio environment and gallery representation. Founded in 1974, Creative Growth is a leader in the field of arts and disabilities, establishing a model for a creative community guided by the principle that art is fundamental to human expression and that all people are entitled to its tools of communication.” https://creativegrowth.org/