1209 Mountain Road PL NE, STE N
Albuquerque, NM 87110
United States
Jun 6, 2026 - Jun 18, 2026
John Wayne Gacy (American, 1942–1994)
Attributed
Oil on wood panel depicting a striking split composition juxtaposing Gacy's infamous "Pogo the Clown" persona with a monochromatic portrait derived from his well-known booking photograph. The contrast between vibrant carnival imagery and stark grayscale realism creates a powerful visual narrative exploring duality, performance, and identity. Signed verso. Framed.
John Wayne Gacy occupies a unique and controversial position within the field of outsider art. During his incarceration, he produced numerous paintings featuring his recognizable clown alter ego, "Pogo," which became central to his artistic legacy. Works associated with Gacy continue to attract international attention from collectors of outsider art, criminology-related memorabilia, and unconventional American cultural history. Images combining both the artist's public clown persona and personal likeness remain among the most visually compelling and sought-after themes connected to his body of work.
Dimensions:
Unframed: 16 x 10 1/8
Framed: 21 x 15 1/8
Provenance:
Private collection.
Good condition consistent with age
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