The Fenton Art Gallery

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This web page is dedicated to the sketches and writings of the 20th century artist Eli Fenton. To introduce the artist, I can think of no better way than to quote him directly. The following short piece is a prime example of the artistic wit of Eli Fenton, most recently published under the title Eli Fenton: The Most Perfect Person in the World.

Hi! I'm Eli Fenton. If you haven't heard of me, you're in luck! This is your chance to learn about the Most Perfect Person in the World - Me!

"Why am I the Most Perfect Person in the World?" you ask. What a silly question. You're NOT the most perfect person in the world. I am!

"Then why are YOU the most Perfect Person in the World?" you ask. If you want to talk to me, go ahead, but if you want to talk to yourself, do it on someone else's web page.

"Then I ask YOU, Eli Fenton, the Most Perfect Person in the world: Why are **YOU** the Most Perfect Person in the World?!" If you used my full title, you must already know.

It was nice talking to you!



This is one of three self-portraits of the artist in this gallery. In this drawing, Eli Fenton, the Most Perfect Person in the World, is depicted saving the people of Zabrigar. It is one of his earlier pieces, from his obtuse period. This is one of very few Fenton works that has no associated text. Like it? Its beauty lies in its simplicity. Notice how, when looking at this drawing, you can almost hear the cheers of the people of Zabrigar. You can feel their love and their gratitude, and all from the simplest of iconic line-drawings. This is truly a work of art.

This web page is quite possibly the largest online collection of Fenton's work. The Most Perfect Person in the World, as he was so fond of calling himself, has inspired us for generations, through drawings which, despite their simplicity, capture the true essence of their subjects. And let us not forget  the artist's writings, particularly his comedic works, which have pulled us through our hardships and drawn us out of despair. Time and time again, I, one among innumerable critics of Fenton's work, found myself spending hours in front of these drawings, wondering what he meant by stylized phrases such as "Me!" or "A few of my friends," and then finding true happiness as I read the associated writings.

This web page has been organized such that, if you click on one of the drawings, you will find the associated writing. I suggest you spend some time pondering the art itself before revealing the sometimes cryptic texts beneath. I am a true believer in the power of Fenton's work, and I hope you take a moment here to appreciate its value.

 

  

 

 

And this, the latest addition to the Fenton Gallery, is entitled Commissioned Artwork of the Month.