Here is a face photograph of Van. Many Thanks to Brooks from KWAM (keywestaids.org) who added this picture and a link to this site (check it out) and to Wesley Calvin. It has been over 20 years since I’ve seen Van’s face - though I did not know him well, I found him very focus and passionate with his artwork.

In November of 1982, Van was recognized as the Stage Designer for the show Godspell (at the Waterfront Playhouse). This piece of memorabilia was forwarded to me (again) by Nance from the Gallery on Greene.

Unfortunately, I don’t have much information about these pieces. The owner of these memorabilias wish to remain private and I respect that. Thank you for providing these to the Gallery.

Here’s another:

Claire Restaurant on Duvall Street. I remember Claire’s. I use to bartend and waiter for that restaurant. It was own by Marvin Paige (he is the one who coined Hamburger Mary’s famous on the east coast).

I’m not a Forensic Handwriting Expert nor will I profess to be one - but what is that professional license called? An ABFDE (the American Board of Forensic Document Examiners) Certified Professional.

I cropped out Van’s signatures from all the pictures I have (or were sent to me) that was legible. I just wanted to compare and see if there were any hint of similarities or continuity in each of the signed paintings. After seeing them - my novice eye says no but who am I to say what is what?! It is the artistic license for any painter to sign his art however he/she wants. They can differ from painting to painting.

I have notice a style of art differs from Van’s earlier work to the latter years before he died. Most of Van’s paintings dated 85 - 86 are the ones I admire the most. The paintings are much more vibrant and rich in colors. They are bright and upbeat. Therefore - I may be able to tell Van’s work from his latter years.

Anyway, here are the signatures I cropped. If you can make heads or tails out of them, please share.

Front Cover

Back book Cover

The owner of Gallery on Greene sent me more information about Van Eno. In early 2007, she met someone who had a scrapbook memorabilia of Van Eno. The book cover (measuring 24 x 18) is done as an abstract expressionist painting very similar to Jackson Pollock. This style of drawing and colors are evident in many of Van’s painted frames.

It would be wonderful if the owner of that scrapbook can comment on his/her collection. I would love to hear your story!

Van was not only an artist but a Poet!

Thank you Gallery on Greene for submitting this picture for this site. And thank you to the person who has a scrapbook of Van Eno memorabilias and showed them to the owner at the Gallery.

mark@vaneno.net