the folkartwork exhibit

this week in outsider art a special announcement about a very special exhibit, plus a palestinian embroidery, mr. and mrs. satan fishing and an alligator with ice cream

Aug 04, 2024

THIS WEEK IN OUTSIDER ART

for daily postings of outsider art visit folkartwork.art or follow on Instagram

A tatreez (embroidery) pattern on Etamine fabric of a cypress tree and the word Palestine in English. The pattern is made of green and pink silk thread. (via *The Palestinian Museum)*

**LEROY ALMON** Mr. & Mrs. Satan Fishing (1991) // Polychrome bas-relief wood carving; 22 1/2 × 24 in. via *Gordon Gallery*

**JOE ORTEGA** Alligator with Ice Cream Cone (ca. 2010) // Wood, paint, gesso; 15 3/8 × 9 13/16 × 11 13/16 in. (39 × 25 × 30 cm) via *Museum of International Folk Art*

OH WORD?

» “Faces in The Crowd” presented by FolkArtwork «

It gives me great pleasure to announce for the first time ever, the FolkArtwork Collective will be live and in person on November 9th. Mark your calendars!

Six years ago I started an Instagram account showcasing outsider art. Followed by a blog, then helping over a dozen self-taught and visionary artists sell their work online. Now, I can't wait to put on an exhibit of their artwork in my hometown Des Moines, Iowa.

In just under 100 days, the works of so many of my favorite artists and people I feel lucky enough to call friends will be on display throughout the month of November at the historic Fitch Building in downtown Des Moines, just steps away from the Pappajohn Sculpture Garden.

Featuring the artworks of local Iowa artists, work from Los Angeles to New York City, as well as Canada and London — and for the first time ever the works of the late James Ash will be on display. More information will be coming out in the coming weeks including artist interviews, exclusive sneak peeks and more.

“Faces In The Crowd” a FolkArtwork production will have an opening reception on Saturday, November 9th — all are welcome!

learn more

» free preview of this week’s B-B-Bonus This Week in Outsider Art newsletter «

MORE THIS WEEK IN OUTSIDER ART…

**RITA MAE PETTWAY** “Housetop” Variation (2016) // Cotton quilt; 89 x 89 inches via *Souls Grown Deep Foundation*

**RANSFORD NAUGLER** Yellow Bird (date unknown) // 13.5"H x 4.5"L x 12"W via *Black Sheep Gallery* (collection of @folkartfoundjason)

**KATARZYNA GAWŁOWA** Young Couple (date unknown) // Tempera/fiberboard; 54.8 x 68.2 cm via *DESA Unicum*

**ESTHER PEARL WATSON** Gene Watson Built This Saucer Out of Scrap Metal (c. 2006) via *estherpearlwatson.com*

**ARTIST UNKNOWN** Bull Devil Mask, Pastorela Dance (mid 20th century // Polychrome wood, horns, leather; 12.75 x 12.5 x 8 inches (32.4 x 31.8 x 20.3 cm) via *Cavin-Morris Gallery*

**PAUL MCCARTNEY** Yellow Linda with piano (1988) // Oil on canvas via *paulmccartney.com*

See more paintings by Sir Paul McCartney in this week’s B-B-Bonus “This Week In Outsider Art” Newsletter (paid)

**MAMIE DESCHILLIE** Horse + Bird (date unknown) // Cardboard, gesso, pigments graphite; 22 1/2 x 25 1/4 in. (57.2 x 64.1 cm.) via *Santa fe Art Auction*

**LUSTER WILLIS** Death Man (1986) // Ballpoint pen, poster paint, glue, glitter, on poster board; 22 x 22 inches via *Souls Grown Deep Foundation*

**ARTIST UNKNOWN** Folk Art World War I House Shaped Match Dispenser + Striker (1914) via *Critical Eye Finds*

"A lot of history housed in this great little match-dispenser/striker house, with the August 1914 painted across both long sides marking the month that World War I began. (On August 1, Germany declared war on Russia; three days later they invaded Belgium in order to attack France, which led to a British declaration of war on Germany on August 4.)

To dispense matches, one lifts the house just a bit, which delivers one match running across the peak of the roof. The short sides of the house are rough for then lighting it."

Share This Week in Outsider Art

FEATURED ARTIST OF THE WEEK

**NICOLE PALMER** We almost lost you there (2024) // Mixed Media; 7 inches x 10 inches courtesy *the artist*

be featured

WATCHING AND READING

Here are a few things I’ve been watching this past week:

Here are a few things I’ve been reading this past week:

SHOUT OUT

folkartwork

A post shared by @folkartwork

Shout out to the most bonkers film I’ve ever seen, released 47 years ago this week in Japan — Nobuhiko Obayashi‘s “Hausu” (also known as House). If you’ve never seen, please do yourself a favor!!!

FROM THE COLLECTIVE

Reneesha’s artistic process involves studying the anatomy of the female form and challenging herself to present her interpretation in new and conceptual ways.

available for purchase

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

» MEET THE COLLECTOR SERIES PART SIXTY-NINE — Adam Oestreich, Iowa «

Follow FolkArtwork on INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TIKTOK | YOUTUBE and shop original artwork from self-taught and emerging artists across the globe.

✌️ AS ALWAYS —THIS NEWSLETTER WILL REMAIN FREE. But check this, now a BONUS NEWSLETTER w/BONUS OUTSIDER ART goes out every Wednesday! (Paid Subscribers) ✌️

Thanks to everyone for subscribing and supporting this newsletter — it means a lot to me and I love that other people are enjoying this artwork as much as me. If you haven’y yet, consider subscribing to the paid newsletter for bonus outsider art every Wednesday morning.