Georgia Speller: A Visionary of Ecstatic Expressionism Georgia Verges Speller (1931 – 1988) emerged from the Mississippi Delta as a singular force in American vernacular art, captivating audiences and critics alike with her mesmerizing drawings and paintings that pulsed with vibrant color and an almost otherworldly energy. Largely self-taught, Speller’s artistic journey was fueled by unwavering passion and nurtured by the encouragemen…