There is a lot of discussion in the art world about outsider art and its value. I personally think outsider art reminds us the importance of any kind of art. These outsider artists do not have any predisposition to being an artist and usually lack any exposure to art, yet somehow know that they have to create art. It shows that art is a force more powerful than just the people involved. Here are some of my favorites:
Jesse Howard, famous for his handmade yard signs.
Madge Gill From Wikipedia: She claimed to be guided by a spirit she called "Myrninerest" (my inner rest) and often signed her works in this name.
Autistic artist Gregory Blackstock
Henry Darger worked as a janitor in Chicago and his works were discovered after his death.
Annie Tolliver (daughter of Mose Tolliver, probably the most famous artist of this style)
1 comment:
I like Harry.
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