Gerald Hawkes, born in 1943, lived and worked in Baltimore, Maryland. He made matchstick sculptures from burned matchsticks dyed with color from earth, coffee grounds, grape juice, and other natural sources. He worked with household glue and razor blades, making many geometric forms, which had symbolic significance. Gerald was a profound early inspiration for the developers of the American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore and there is an exceptional piece of his art in the permanent collection there. This work is also included in the St. James Place Folk Art Museum. Gerald passed away in 1998.
SOLD Tree of Life Table 42 round, 48 tall This table was included in the opening exhibition "The
Tree of Life" at the American Visionary Art Museum
