When I was in Sparta to photograph the rededication of the Hancock County Courthouse, I met this gentleman. John “Johnny” Culver is a visionary artist who came back to his hometown of Sparta in 2000 after living in the Atlanta for a time. While there, he suffered a nervous breakdown at the age of 20, after a failed relationship. He told me that creating the art gave him the ability to come back from that and he was very clear that he was a believer and said “God gets all the credit”.
He works in paint and ink and on every imaginable surface. I also feel lucky, since he told me he does not usually allow photographs. I’m so glad we made a connection and that he placed the trust in me to share.
All Art Objects Pictured are © John Culver, Sparta, Georgia
Love this. Sparta could be a cool place for art.
It’s great, Nancy. I think it’s one of Georgia’s greatest “undiscovered” towns. And this man was so fascinating.
I would like to purchase from him! How can I go about that? Thanks!
I too LOVE that birdhouse ❗❕❗
Love the birdhouses. Does he have a local studio or gallery in or near Sparta where he displays and sells his work? I guess a website is too much to ask. Glad you were at the rededication of the restored Hancock County Courthouse and hope you are going to put up some photos!