Fifi

Fifi

Marj Teague, Artist
Pastel on Paper 13"X17",  ca. 1975
Poodlism
West Virginia School of Pastels and Soft Prints

Noted animal portraitist Teague captures the playful angst of the beloved Fifi by placing the animal in a natural Mary Kay Cosmetics Pink environment.  This helps to remove all doubt as to the sex of the poodle. No doubt Fifi's realistic facial expression can be attributed to her tightly bound ribbons atop chicken breast sized ears. Fifi's human-like eyes convey sorrow similar to the Keane waif paintings popular with young girls in the late 1960's.

However it is the thoughtful framing of this item, resplendent in a silver baroque frame, complete with engraved plate reading "Fifi", that elevates this whimsical piece to bad art masterpiece.

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Oodles the Three Legged Poodle

Oodles, the Three Legged Poodle

Ellen Miller, Artist (Oil on Canvas 24"X37") pre-1980


Animal Tribute School of Painting

Oodles represents all that vexes mankind. Paranoid and caught in the roulette wheel of life, artist Ellen Miller communicates that life is a crap shoot, and running is futile -- especially when one has three, not four legs, is blessed with a bra shaped patch of hair on ones chest and is at the same time tormented by giant blue balls.

Oodles, the Three Legged Poodle, Detail


Upon closer inspection, Oodles is vexed as his (or her) eyes convey.


Oodles, the Three Legged Poodle was one of several BAMOO works to receive international media recognition in 1999.


Bad Art Disclosure & Fine Print:  Believe it or not, all of the works featured in this web site are the property of BAMOO, a non-profit, non-asset, non-organization which controls their use, intended or otherwise. As such, any unauthorized use of our works, text, or design by any person, organization or entity without the express written permission of BAMOO runs the risk of being contacted by our attorney --who really hates people who take things that aren't theirs or at least given to them. If you would like to use a part of this site, please contact BAMOO via email at obadartg@aol.com and allow us to review your intended use. Accessing any pages, works of bad art (or otherwise contained in this site) constitutes your acceptance of these terms -- something that we will point out to the courts in the unfortunate situation that we have to go after you -- and we will --for using our materials. That being said, copyright 2010, the Bad Art Museum of Ohio.

Still Life with Snoutless Dog

Still Life With Snoutless Dog


Unknown, Artist (Acrylic on Art Board; 20"X 16") ca. 1960 -- BAMOO Permanent Collection

This marks BAMOO's first official acquisition by the noted, and prolific artist, Unknown. 'Still Life with Snoutless Dog' was intended to be a study in relationships by the very nature of the ubiquitous planter, decanter and lap dog -- all of which are common everyday items found on table tops everywhere.  

Detail from 'Still Life with Snoutless Dog' ->

Details, such as the ones found in the ears, tail & rear thigh and facial cavity have helped to propel Still Life with Snoutless Dog to BAMOO's most talked about work of bad art.

Unknown's mastery of negative space -- offset by a festive dog collar -- in place of the familiar snout compels one to wonder what one would find inside the facial void.

Like all of Unknown's art, this work is unsigned, thus making it an authentic work by one of the most mysterious arts of our epoch.

BAMOO is pleased to point out that Still Life with Snoutless Dog received international acclaim in 1999 when it was compared to Robert Maplethrope's works by Cincinnati Enquirer columnist Laura Pulfer.  We are honored, as we know Mr. Maplethrope is was would have been as well at the comparision.

In honor of this honor "Fritzie" as he has been named, is the offical mascot of BAMOO.


Bad Art Disclosure & Fine Print:  Believe it or not, all of the works featured in this web site are the property of BAMOO, a non-profit, non-asset, non-organization which controls their use, intended or otherwise. As such, any unauthorized use of our works, text or design by any person, organization or entity without the express written permission of BAMOO runs the risk of being contacted by our attorney --who really hates people who take things that aren't theirs or at least given to them. If you would like to use a part of this site, please contact BAMOO via email at obadartg@aol.com and allow us to review your intended use. Accessing any pages, works of bad art (or otherwise contained in this site) constitutes your acceptance of these terms -- something that we will point out to the courts in the unfortunate situation that we have to go after you -- and we will --for using our materials. That being said, copyright 2009, the Bad Art Museum of Ohio.