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Book Synopsis: Texas looms large: big skies, vast plains, large cities. The Lone Star State often inspires a heightened sense of place in its citizens that rivals or surpasses that of New Yorkers. This is frequently reflected in the art of Texas—paintings of bluebonnet fields, longhorn cattle, and scenes from the Texas frontier have long enjoyed popularity with collectors. Outsider artists, on the other hand, live and create on the fringes of culture and society. Generally removed from the influence of place, they prefer instead to chart their own, intensely personal, interior landscapes. They usually have little awareness of or connection to the mainstream art world or its history, and they typically possess limited intention that their work will have an audience or find a place in the broader landscape of art.
Woven through the lives and work of outsider artists is a common thread of isolation. This isolation may be psychological, cultural, socioeconomic, geographical, racial, or institutionally imposed. Circumstances of life, chosen or not, have placed these artists apart. However, these artists, like their formally trained peers, find that they are compelled to make art; it is essential to their lives as a manifestation of their personal histories, societal and cultural forces, and an unfailing drive to express themselves.
In Outsider Art in Texas: Lone Stars, author Jay Wehnert takes readers on a visually stunning excursion through the lives and work of eleven outsider artists from Texas, a state particularly rich in outsider artists of national and international renown.
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Discover the hidden gems of Texas art with "Outsider Art in Texas: Lone Stars" (Volume 20) from the Joe and Betty Moore Texas Art Series. Texas, with its expansive landscapes and vibrant cities, has always been a source of inspiration for its citizens. This book captures the essence of Texas through the unique art of outsider artists.
While mainstream art often reflects the influence of a specific place, outsider artists chart their own course. Their intensely personal, interior landscapes bring a fresh perspective to the art world. These artists exist on the fringes of culture and society, creating art that is raw and authentic.
"Outsider Art in Texas: Lone Stars" delves into the lives and work of eleven remarkable outsider artists from Texas. These artists, isolated by circumstances of their lives, possess an unwavering desire to express themselves through art. Their creations serve as a manifestation of personal histories, cultural forces, and the drive to share their unique narratives.
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of outsider art in Texas. From bluebonnet fields to scenes from the Texas frontier, this visually stunning book showcases the beauty and power of art created by those who live outside the mainstream. Experience the expressive and unfiltered voice of these artists, whose work transcends boundaries and challenges the norms.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary exploration of Texas's vibrant art scene. Grab your copy of "Outsider Art in Texas: Lone Stars" today and embark on a journey through the extraordinary talent that thrives on the fringes. Get your copy here and encounter the untold stories of Texas outsiders.
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