Henry Darger

I was made aware of Henry Darger maybe 6 months ago and watched a film strip online. You may or may not have heard of him. Anyway for the last week there has been some fascinating and some heated discussion about him on an online art group. Some think he was a pedophile while others think he had no knowledge of the female body, died a virgin, and lived his life through his fantasies. (in his amazing paintings he often bestowed penises to the little girls)

Here is a link if you want to read a bit about him. I am fascinated that this little old man died without anyone knowing of his obsessive and creative genius.

http://www.saraayers.com/darger.htm