"I grew up on the Magoon Ranch, outside Lusk, Wyoming, originally homesteaded by my grandfather in 1886. When I was four years old an old sheepherder, by the name of John the Baptist, showed me incredible chains that he carved out of willow. As soon as I saw them I wanted to make them but … Continue reading Raku Ray Gun Sculptures by West Magoon
This latest artist showcase highlights the work of Nicola Stradiotto When did your interest in art/creating begin? I graduated in 1998 at the art institute of Cittadella, near Padua (not so far from Venice in Italy), art it's part of my life.I can't live without my camera or my pencil case! What is your starting … Continue reading Artist Showcase: Nicola Stradiotto
This latest artist showcase highlights the work of Yvette Hess. Running, 2018 When did your interest in art/creating begin? I think I always wanted to be an artist. My parents have mentioned, on numerous occasions, that I started drawing when I was about 2 or 3 years old. I’d draw on the walls, in books, … Continue reading Artist Showcase: Yvette Hess
This artist showcase highlights the life and work of Italian artist Claudio Parentela. Painting 2520, 2021 When did your interest in art/creating begin? Oh .... a long long time ago ..... ever since I was a child I drew strange threadlike beings with huge eyes, who fought each other in unpredictable and gory ways. I … Continue reading Artist Showcase: Claudio Parentela
The latest artist showcase introduces drawings and paintings by Paris Sergiou, a Greek artist currently living in Cyprus
Although it has not yet reached the highs achieved by auctions of ‘mainstream’ art, the monetary value of ‘outsider art’ is creeping up. This blog is written in light of the recent Christie’s auction of outsider art from the William Louis-Dreyfus Foundation which took place earlier this month. I have felt compelled to comment on … Continue reading Changing the way we see success: is outsider art becoming the new mainstream?
As my research continues, I have been looking at the notion of the art ‘competition.’ More specifically, I have been looking at the barriers that surround these competitions; focusing on the application and selection processes. In many parts of our lives, we are encouraged to fit into an already existing and established ‘box.’ This box, … Continue reading Art competitions and their barriers
The latest showcase comes from Thomas Riesner - please note, the text has been translated to English from German. My interest in art started in 1990 in a club for mentally ill people. The club is called Durchblick e.v. in Leipzig. It is a gallery and a museum. I don't have a starting point for … Continue reading Artist Showcase: Thomas Riesner
Recently, I have been returning to the classic texts of outsider art in an attempt to uncover where the marginalisation of this type of work really began. My research has uncovered a few key areas that illustrate how ingrained the idea of 'otherness' and 'us' and 'them' is when it comes to outsider art and … Continue reading Discovering Outsider Art: The Narrative of Otherness
The latest Artist Showcase comes from Jack Oliver. If you would like to see your work on the blog, please get in touch by emailing kdoutsiderart@yahoo.com. "I have been painting and drawing for as long as I can remember. I don't really have a specific starting point. I start drawing and it evolves, grows from … Continue reading Artist Showcase: Jack Oliver
