The Outsider Art Fair opened at Center 548 in Chelsea with three floors of unconventional drawings, paintings, sculpture, found object assemblages and more. Inventive use of unexpected materials seemed to be a theme throughout the fair. Found object sculpture and small works were especially compelling. Both the hand and the psyche of the artist were emphasized in the majority of works, creating an intimate interaction between artist and viewer. Overall, individuality seemed to be what was most celebrated by this fair, and the result was refreshing and thought-provoking. Below is a slideshow of works that stood out on a walk through the fair.
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Artwork by Jim Bauer. Exhibited with The Ames Gallery, Berkeley, CA. Photo by Sage Cotignola.
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Artwork by Pradeep Kumar, 2012. Matchstick carvings. Exhibited with Raw Vision, Watford, UK. Photo by Sage Cotignola.
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“Preparation For a Long Winter in the Culdesac” by Andrea Joyce Heimer, 2014. Exhibited with Lindsay Gallery, Columbus, OH. Photo by Sage Cotignola.
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RELATED: "Jerry the Marble Faun of Grey Gardens at Outsider Art Fair NY" by Pat Rogers. Published January 31, 2015.
BASIC INFO: Outsider Art Fair 2015 remains on view through February 1 at Center 548. Center 548 is located at 548 West 22nd street, New York, NY 10011. www.outsiderartfair.com.
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