A Letter to Roger Shimomura

[stdesjardins]

I bought a Roger Shimomura painting a few months ago, one of a set of 100 paintings he produced during the pandemic. He has retired from the University of Kansas, but their website still lists a faculty e-mail address, so on the chance that he is still monitoring that account (update: he does) I sent him a message.



Dear Mr. Shimomura,

I recently purchased one of your paintings, Little White Lies 37, which depicts Little Lulu whacking Andy Warhol with a stick, and I wanted to express my appreciation of your work. I live two blocks from the American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery, and whenever I visit I always make a point of walking up to the third floor where your Diary: December 12 1941 hangs. I am not very good at explaining why I like some pieces and not others, but I know that there is some work I keep coming back to with renewed appreciation and your paintings fall in that category. Having art hanging in my home, and being able to visit the Smithsonian whenever I want, gives me comfort and enriches my daily life. Thank you for your part in that.

Comments

[selki]

That's a lovely letter, and I hope he reads it.