The ingenuity and deeply personal vision that have always characterized American folk art continue in our own time. This lecture will demonstrate the ways in which today's folk artists, like those of generations past, use ordinary materials to transcend the ordinary and create objects of extraordinary power. Cotton plain weave, pieced, appliqu d, embroidered, and quilted. Otis Norcross Fund and Arthur Tracy Cabot Fund.
Folk art is a vital American tradition.
From schoolgirl embroideries and the watercolors they inspired to family portraits, weathervanes, quilts, and painted furniture, folk art springs from the everyday experience of ordinary people. Although its makers came from many walks of life, they were united in their desire to beautify and enliven the objects and spaces around them. In four lively lectures that focus on works on paper, furniture and sculpture, paintings and quilts, organizers of the exhibition American Folk share their knowledge and enthusiasm for this uniquely American Art. For the tenth consecutive year, the MFA hosts this festival, which includes a lively array of comedies, romances, and true-life stories, all presented with great artistry. Filmmakers and special guests will be present at many screenings.