Folk artists
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Julie Phillips, interviewed by Valérie Rousseau, 2021-08-12
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Julie Deeds Phillips is the niece of artist Edward Deeds Jr. Deeds was institutionalized as a teenager due to behavioral issues and after a suicide attempt. He was later diagnosed with schizophrenia. He spent thirty-seven years in the state psychiatric hospital. While Deeds was in the institution he began drawing. Phillips only met her uncle once in her life, and as a result most of this interview contains her account of stories she heard from other individuals in her family. Phillips...
Dates:
2021-08-12
Shari Cavin and Randall Morris, interviewed by Valérie Rousseau, 2021-11-04
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In this interview, the owners of Cavin-Morris Gallery, Shari Cavin and Randall Morris, discuss their distinct approach and contribution to the field of Folk Art. They touch upon their definition of Folk Art, the importance of cultural context, and their goal of redefining the canon.They also discuss the life and work of artists Bessie Harvey and David Butler.
Summary written by Maylyn Iglesias, AFAM Archives Intern
Dates:
2021-11-04