Vintage Art Deco Theatre Marquee - Perry Georgia Canvas Print

Sometimes things look beautiful even in a state of decay. There's just something about the timeless elegance of Art Deco that shines through the rust and wear don't you think?

This is a vintage movie theatre marquee from the streets of Perry, Georgia. Bet this old neon sign was a beauty all lit up at night in its time!

I used to think that the top of the sign must have flashed between "Merry" and "Perry" but I got a note several years ago from a viewer who informed me that it was the Muse Theatre, and on closer examination I can just see the ghost of the word Muse up there.

The marquee alone is beautiful but the battered building too if you look closely bears the simple stylized lines of art deco architecture. It's a shame this beautiful old theater has fallen on hard times but I'm glad I had the chance to capture just a taste of its old time glamor.

Life is full of happy surprises. After just over a decade working in the 9 to 5 cube world, I threw caution to the wind to follow my dreams of being a full time visual artist. That was five years ago! Is it easy? No, but something truly worthwhile is rarely simple. My body of work is wide ranging from photographic scenes of far away places, more near and dear locations, and more fanciful artwork. It's all crafted with a heartfelt love for finding the beauty in little captured moments. My artwork also hangs on walls near and far from private homes to businesses who have chosen to decorate with my art. Whether you've purchased one piece or a house full or you simply admire and share with your friends, your patronage of my art is...