Curatorial
Folk Arts & Crafts: Timeless Treasures
This exhibition poses an ongoing question, What is Folk Art? This whimsical and cross-cultural exhibition of fine and applied art includes the nuances of naïve, unschooled artists and artistic traditions practiced through decades and sometimes centuries. This exhibition reminds the viewer that art, whether it is utilitarian, or to embellish, sanctifies everyday life. As countries become more industrial, and the urban landscapes grow, we see a reemergence of original crafts generated by “everyday people”. This show combines past traditions with present interests, sensibilities and styles worldwide.
Featured artists, galleries and private collections include: James C. Buchanan, Deb West, Garde Rail Gallery, Kyoto Art and Antiques, Milagros – Mexican Folk Art, Music For The Eyes – Central Asian Textiles, Seattle Folk Antiques, ZAP – Zimbabwe Artists Project, and Artwork from the Private Collections of: Cynthia Livak, Adam L. Weintraub & Xiomara Romero
Curator: Charlotte Beall, LA CAB LLC
University House at Issaquah,
June 10, 2007 – September 23, 2007
22975 Black Nugget Rd., Issaquah, WA
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James Buchanan
Garde Rail Gallery
Kyoto Art & Antiques
Milagros
Music for the Eyes
Seattle Folk Antiques
ZAP
Adam Weintraub