OUTSIDER ART

"The term ‘Outsider Art’ was first used by Roger Cardinal, author of the first English language book on this subject. This was an effort to define the French expression l’Art Brut which was originated by artist Jean Dubuffet when he was introduced to work created by patients in mental institutions. It is now widely accepted among art writers and historians as the chosen definition for work which has been created by artists that meet a number of criteria including, self taught, compulsive, visionary and often those who have had mental health issues.

The definition Art Extraordinary was devised in order to reduce the potential alienation felt by those labeled ‘Outsider’. The focus of the term was shifted from the artists to the works they created often in ‘extraordinary’ materials or of ‘extraordinary’ visionary subjects. The term Art Extraordinary highlights the achievements of the artists rather than the obstacles they face." Wikipedia

For more information about the art form, www.rawvision.com is a great resource.

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NEW WORK by Washboard Jackson

Call the gallery for more information 850-231-2133

EWG represents an extensive collection of Art Extraordinaire by Terence Dalton.

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Other Outsiders Represented by the gallery:

BUDDY SNIPES . MISSIONARY MARY PROCTOR . WILLIAM HEARD . BEAU BRADBURY . CHRIS CLARK . 

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GALLERY

 Seaside FL      850-231-2133

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