Tomie was eager to take a former Pratt Institute classmate into his house. He expected her - let’s call her Bianca - to exclaim, “Tomie, what a beautiful home!” Instead, as Tomie and Bianca crossed the threshold, Bianca said, “Who the h#$l cleans all this s#$t?” A sentiment possibly thought by many, but never so audibly and eloquently expressed. Tomie could see art in almost everything and deserving of display in some way. Consider the photographs of three kitchen shelves. I was amused one day when he stood for several minutes, ten or so, trying to find room for a small object on one of the shelves. He did find space, but not without considerable effort. (Bob) Pray for Peace, Justice, and Equality
