Gus’s work is defined by its 21st century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Midday Nocturne
Gus Powell American, born 1974

The Lovers
William Powell Frith (English, 1819–1909)

Untitled
Gordon Powell American, born 1947

Female Face Mask (Gu)
Guro Côte d'Ivoire Coastal West Africa

Self-Portrait of My Sister
Gertrude Abercrombie (American, 1909–1977)

Gu-Shaped (Archaic Bronze Vessel) Vase
China

Boat House
Miss T. Powell Unknown, 19th century

Gus Solomons
Harold Eugene Edgerton American, 1903–1990

Spies and Counter Spies
Julio de Diego (American, born Spain, 1900–1979)

Bamboo and Rocks
Gu Wenyuan (顧文淵) Chinese, active late 17th/early 18th century

Portrait of a Manchu Prince
Gu Jianlong (Chinese, 1606-1691)

Lake Powell, Arizona, from the series "American Prospects"
Joel Sternfeld American, born 1944

Near Lake Powell, Arizona, from the series "American Prospects"
Joel Sternfeld American, born 1944

Gravity, Grammar, Grave
Stephanie Powell American, born 1972

Powell/Kleinschmidt Records
Powell/Kleinschmidt Donald D. Powell Robert Kleinschmidt

Calligraphy Scroll (Hangseo Daeryeon)
Yoon Yong-gu (Korean, 1852-1939)

Finger Bowl from the Count Minerbi Service
Designed by Harry Powell English, 1853-1922 Made by James Powell and Sons, Whitefriars Glassworks England, 1834-1962

Six Wineglasses from the Count Minerbi Service
Designed by Harry Powell English, 1853-1922 Made by James Powell and Sons London, England, 1834-1962