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One of the best things about folk art is that it really gives you a first-person look straight into the daily lives and culture of individuals. Unlike many other forms and genres of art, folk art is all about the culture and identity of a region and group of individuals. There was a special about it I saw on television one time. If I remember right, it came on right after a commercial for http://www.homesecuritysystems.com/, they were discussing perceptions of the folk art movement and how some people just don’t get it.

Folk art is all about cultural identity and that can incorporate a wide range of imagery, materials, themes, colors and shapes. While you may not understand exactly what is being conveyed by Folk Art of the Hispanic persuasion, let’s say, you are still getting a true and authentic look at things they consider to be indicative of themselves as a people and this is what Folk Art is really all about. The abandoning of preconceived notions and perceptions of race perpetrated by the media and popular sources of information – the folk art movement filters out all of that useless noise and gives you the real, unaltered look at a culture that might not be so different from yours.

By: Rashme Rafes

Folk art includes artwork mainly from natives, peasants, and other laboring trades people. It is not an art that is taught but an art that is made purely from the heart and culture of the artist. Unlike fine art, folk art is mostly pragmatic and decorative more than simply artistic. This is an art form that unites cultures from all around the world and gives people the opportunity to enjoy and experience the beauty that is Read the rest of this entry »

Visit the bustling city of Phoenix, Arizona, tourists will find a blend of many cultures, including influences from the Mexicans, the Native Americans, and bold-spirited Americans that journeyed west and settled. There is a wealth of folk art, varying from Americana to Mexican and Native works. One only has to visit the many shops and museums to get a taste of what is available in the city. Such shops as Suenos Latin American Imports, Moody Blues, and Chicos provide an ample display Read the rest of this entry »

Head to desert country in Phoenix, Arizona and hit a gold mine of folk art and it turns up in the most unexpected places. Visit Red Lobster throughout the city for fine dining and folk art available for sale covers the walls while creating an inviting atmosphere. There are a wealth of museums, including the Phoenix Art Museum, the Desert Caballeros Desert Museum, the Western Valley Art Museum, and the ASU art museum. Enthusiasts can find a blend of Americana Read the rest of this entry »

Folk art is alive and well around Phoenix, Arizona. Among many places to experience this genre of art is the Steele Gallery at the Phoenix Art Museum. Visitors will find over 400 Mexican folk art objects uniquely created by around 150 artists who are still living and working. Their works reflect a plethora of techniques using materials ranging from ceramics to paper. Many exhibits include traditional handwoven baskets, unique toys, jewelry and molded clay pieces.

Folk art takes on new meaning after a visit to Read the rest of this entry »