John Hejduk ( 1929 - ) is an American painter. John Hejduk s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 660 USD for Cemetary of the Ashes of Thought in 2005 to 1875 USD for Cemetery of the Ashes of Thought (three works) in 2016 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.