The estate of internationally-acclaimed painter Victor L. Troutman will be loaning over 50 of his works to the Jeffersonville Township Public Library, main library, 211 E. Court Avenue, Jeffersonville, IN, from October 13 – November 10 with an Opening Reception on Saturday, October 13, from 6-8 p.m., and a Closing Reception on Saturday, November 10, from 2-4 p.m.

Victor Troutman (1944-2017) lived in both Kentucky and Indiana, and spent his final years in Jeffersonville.  A completely self-taught artist, his award-winning work was exhibited during his lifetime in the Speed Art Museum, the University of Louisville, the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort, and many galleries, including the Swanson Cralle Gallery, Optimystics Gallery, Lionheart Gallery, and Gallery JanJobe.

A practicing artist since the 1960s, he stopped painting for twenty years due to debilitating depression. His healing path led him to art therapy, where he confronted the conflicts and challenges that were his perceived obstacles to happiness. When Victor began to paint again, he unleashed emotion and imagination as his brush told his story. Victor’s paintings became deeper, richer and many-layered – a virtual fountain of color, symbols, line and forms.

Victor’s son Michael V. Troutman, who is also a visual artist, recalls: “My father’s art came from suffering and solitude. He lived a hard life of multiple near-death experiences and lost many things and people that he loved; so in isolation, he limited his involvement with the outside world to preserve the memory of moments he found most precious, not necessarily documenting their details but capturing their sentiment. He was a very emotional man who felt deeply.”

Victor experimented with many styles, from abstract to impressionist to surrealist to representational. His artwork is a reflection of life, ranging from the hardships and struggles of the everyday to the highest aspirations of love and the sublime. Each work tells its own unique story, and Victor always invited the viewer to find his/her own meaning. For more information, visit www.VictorTroutman.com.

Troutman's paintings will be available in the second-floor gallery of the main library building as well as the North & South display cases during normal hours of operation.