In 1974, this renowned artist?s artist, packed and sealed with rope and wax, a dynamite crate of Atlas Powder?s. The top carved: "All Fool?s Day ? ? 1974 closed ? ?Open 2000"Was it his intent the crate not be opened until his death? Perhaps. It remained unopened for forty years, contents unknown. Wrapped in fishing nets, protected by hooks and anchors was artistic gold - his sketchbooks from 1956-1974. Widely known, controversial, iconoclastic and often imitated by those in his sphere, little is known of his immense body of work. Literally thousands of oils, acrylics, watercolors, drawings, prints, and painted paper are scattered to the four corners - yet none can be found for sale. The rare instant a Camblin shows up on eBay or other sites, it is immediately snatched up, price never questioned. Like his explosive, time capsule crate, it is an adventure many undertake to uncover an original. Those in museums, private collections, and the Smithsonian are never for sale. Like all beautiful, masterful and unique art, they remain closely held.?Like a modern-age pirate, his treasures were often hidden and abandon
In 1974, this renowned artist?s artist, packed and sealed with rope and wax, a dynamite crate of Atlas Powder?s. The top carved: "All Fool?s Day ? ? 1974 closed ? ?Open 2000"Was it his intent the crate not be opened until his death? Perhaps. It remained unopened for forty years, contents unknown. Wrapped in fishing nets, protected by hooks and anchors was artistic gold - his sketchbooks from 1956-1974. Widely known, controversial, iconoclastic and often imitated by those in his sphere, little is known of his immense body of work. Literally thousands of oils, acrylics, watercolors, drawings, prints, and painted paper are scattered to the four corners - yet none can be found for sale. The rare instant a Camblin shows up on eBay or other sites, it is immediately snatched up, price never questioned. Like his explosive, time capsule crate, it is an adventure many undertake to uncover an original. Those in museums, private collections, and the Smithsonian are never for sale. Like all beautiful, masterful and unique art, they remain closely held.?Like a modern-age pirate, his treasures were often hidden and abandon