Terms that overlap with folk art are primitive art, tramp art, working-class art, blue collar art, and others. Folk art is made of a variety of media including cloth, wood, paper, clay, metal, and more.
Frequently folk artists use materials which are salvage, scrap, or found items. The artists use these materials to create replicas of objects they are familiar with - such as farm equipment and windmills included in this exhibit.
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This windmill metal sculpture was created by Lloyd White using square nails. The square nails are the type used to nail down hardwood floors. It took him about two days to create this piece using a painting by Erma Griggs Hamill as a pattern.
This rocking chair was made of horseshoes by W. L. "Red" Biggs
As always, there is no admission to visit the lobby to see these temporary exhibits. If you would like to display your collection for a month, call Ray at 785-460-4590 for scheduling.
