Cory Artist's Work On Display in Chicago

Gerald Lee Nees was the son of Ernest Cyril Nees and Phyllis Irene Brant, with one sister. At 16, a diving accident left him paralyzed from the neck down due to a broken back. Despite this, he completed his final semester at Cory High School through a radio-telephone system and graduated. Following his graduation, Gerald began his art training through a correspondence school. He became a talented painter, known for creating all his works using brushes held in his teeth. His love of nature, optimism, enjoyment of life, and respect for American traditions were evident in his paintings. Read more at About the artist ...handicapped but unbeaten. For more than 20 years, Gerald's art received wide acclaim, being featured in multiple exhibitions and earning numerous awards and critical praise. His one-man shows often sold out, and his work was highly regarded in the art community. A member of the Handicapped Artists of America, Gerald secured a scholarship from the Famous Art School with the help of Anita Shoemaker and had been displaying his work since 1964. On February 6, 2000, Gerald Nees passed away in Terre Haute, Indiana.