Here is Johnny Eck (1911-1991). Born without legs, he got around on his hands and was remarkably agile and dexterous. He also had a genius intellect and was a skilled mechanic and visual artist.
Here's one of his most prominent scenes in Freaks
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Freaks #1 Johnny Eck
Bellow is the first piece in a series of digital prints I'm working on. The series will consist of the real-life personas of the freaks from the 1931 film "Freaks".
Here is Johnny Eck (1911-1991). Born without legs, he got around on his hands and was remarkably agile and dexterous. He also had a genius intellect and was a skilled mechanic and visual artist.
Here's one of his most prominent scenes in Freaks
Here is Johnny Eck (1911-1991). Born without legs, he got around on his hands and was remarkably agile and dexterous. He also had a genius intellect and was a skilled mechanic and visual artist.
Here's one of his most prominent scenes in Freaks
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