perkins a. gormus, jr.
Modern
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perkins a. gormus, jr.

Born 1931 Died 2008

A Chronicler of Richmond: The Life and Legacy of Perkins A. Gormus Jr. Perkins Alfred “Perk” Gormus Jr., born in Richmond, Virginia, in 1931, wasn’t a painter wielding brushstrokes or a sculptor shaping clay; his medium was the lens of a camera, and his canvas, the evolving cityscape and vibrant life of his hometown. Though he passed away in 2008, Gormus Jr.’s enduring contribution lies in the meticulous visual record he created as a…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through perkins a. gormus, jr.'s working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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