There is a growing trend of self-taught, outsider and folk art developing throughout the country. Museum curators and gallery owners in major cities are putting together collections of these unique art forms. In fact, a short while ago Christies conducted its first Outsider Art Auction in New York City. In the Berkshires in Massachusetts, Denise and Michael Ulick, a couple from New York, have opened Church Street Art Gallery in Lenox, MA, specializing in self-taught, outsider and folk art.
So what does self-taught and outsider art mean and why the buzz?
Brut or "raw art". He was referring to art that is pure, "uncooked", without the many layers of training and cultural influences. Significantly, this art form is "outside" the hierarchy and mainstream of western and classical art history.
According to Sidney Janis, the famous art dealer, the self-taught artist embodies the centuries-old tradition of "art people". This phenomenon of human creativity has been a part of society throughout history. Janis asserts that the self-taught artist's creative resources resides deep within human nature, and that the artist is compelled to express this personal vision for complex and varied reasons.
Today the strong appeal of self-taught art among collectors can be found in its unusual spirit of individuality and inventiveness. Its surprising and unexpected freshness only adds to the outsider's originality.
Nestled in the Berkshires, Church Street Art Gallery can provide collectors with new opportunities, affordable prices, and personalized consulting. Together, we can help you develop an exciting folk and outsider art collection.
Denise and Michael Ulick
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Church Street Art Gallery Located at 34 Church Street, Lenox, MA 01240. Hours: Friday - Sunday 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM e-mail: ulick@churchstreetart.com www.churchstreetart.com
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