Perhaps it was a nervous tic which
inspired the prolific morality
scribblings of
Scottie Wilson,
the pen name of Jewish
emigré
and former thrift store owner,
Louis Freeman. His fountain pens
sprung to life in middle age and
made their devoutly non-commercial owner famous. Lionised by
ELT Mesens, George Melly and
the British surrealists, this humble
doodler was eventually persuaded
to exhibit and sell his artworks at
Arcade Gallery and Gimpel Fils.
For details and sales, please contact the gallery at
ge@gallevery.com.