Shows & Happenings
Acquired: Painting of a Birdhouse in the Backyard
This small but delightful piece “Birdhouse 2” was done in Miriam’s favorite painting location–her backyard. It was acquired by a collector in Texas. ————- Miriam McClung is an artist from Birmingham, Alabama, and has been creating works of art in oils, pastels, ink, charcoal, pencil, and everything in between for over 70 years. You can
Miriam’s Video Went Viral!
Sometimes good things do happen to those who wait. Miriam’s grandson, Noah, and his wife Kensley stopped by last weekend to make a video of Miriam’s art for Tik Tok. We had tried putting Miriam’s work on Tik Tok in the past but with little success. Well, Noah’s video went viral. Miriam’s Tik Tok account
Acquired:Original Mid-century Abstracts
These four, mid-century abstract works by Miriam McClung were done in 1957 while Miriam was an undergraduate student at the University of Alabama in Professor Grenada’s sculpture class. “Abstracts – Alabama” by Miriam McClung, 1957. Ink on paper. 11.75″ x 8.75″. Contact us if you are interested in purchasing similar original mid-century abstracts by Miriam.
Since our last email in August, we’ve been busy!
Miriam’s health has continued to improve after hip replacement surgery due to the help of a great primary care team, the orthopedic surgeon, and most importantly regular, focused physical therapy. She is walking with just a walker now. Miriam has also enjoyed seeing friends and fellow artists stop by for lunch and a chat. If
Acquired:“Looking Toward the Rushton’s Back Yard on Canterbury Road”
The view from Miriam’s garage studio at her parent’s home in Birmingham, Alabama after she returned from study in New York City. This painting marks a change from her moving from abstract to more realistic work. Purchased with the “Woman with Red Pants” by a collector in Birmingham, Alabama for their mid-century home. “Looking Toward
Acquired:Woman with Red Pants
This beautiful mid-century art by Miriam McClung was sold to a collector in Birmingham, Alabama to hang in their mid-century designed home. The collector was looking for art from local artists in Birmingham from this period. This work is unique in Miriam’s collection due to its style, when it was done (1958), and the fact
Acquired:: View from the Viaduct on 24th Street in Birmingham, Alabama
This vintage drawing of downtown Birmingham, Alabama is of a 24th Street view from the Viaduct with St. Paul’s Cathedral spires in the background. It was purchased by a commercial real estate developer in Birmingham for his personal art collection. Great choice!
Acquired: Green Seas at Inlet Beach
This beautiful abstract painting has found it’s way to a wonderful home at Inlet Beach, Florida where it was painted! We know they will enjoy this work for generations in their family and appreciate the collector finding value in this excellent piece. We have other works of Miriam’s at Inlet Beach, Destin, Panama City and
The Flowers of Spring – Paintings and Pastels
The flowers of spring have come and mostly gone. Summer is almost upon us here in Tennessee. For the last few weeks on Miriam’s Instagram and Facebook accounts, we’ve been featuring a sample of her works with flowers. Many of her works with flowers are not just about the flowers themselves, but also tell a story.