Unbound Spirit: Folk Art From the Tubman Museum Collection March 23, 2010

Folk art is usually described in one of two ways: as an artistic tradition passed down through generations, or as works of art created by individuals with no formal art training. Folk artists have the uncanny ability to transform found objects and materials normally considered useless into unique and powerful works of art. In the hands of these talented individuals, scraps of worn clothing may be sewn into quilts of intricate design, tree branches and roots can become evocative sculptures and plywood, house paint and mud combined to create remarkable paintings.