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| A day out in Ponty, by Helen Elliott aged.... !! |
AN ART movement born out of a lack of artistic training or schooling that has since become one of the most popular in the art world is coming home to Cornwall.
'Naive art' was originally used to describe artists with no art education – like the Penzance fisherman turned artist Alfred Wallis who was one of the first members of the original St Ives art scene.
- Lifeboat Blessing in Mousehole by Judy Joel - the sort of 'naive art' to be found at the new exhibition.
But it has since gained huge popularity with many people adopting its principles whatever their schooling.
Now the Association of British Naive Artists is launching a two-week exhibition in St Ives that will bring together the biggest ever collection of naive art.
Originally considered synonymous, or the same as, 'outsider art', naive art has become a distinct classification in itself with its own academies and highly skilled exponents.
It often ignores perspective and scale, focusing instead on strong colours and minute detail.
The exhibition will be held at The Mariners Gallery, home to the St Ives Society of Artists.
It will run from August 18 to 31 from 10am to 5pm.
Local naive artist Judy Joel said: "Cornwall is fast becoming the destination for Naive art and its collectors, particularly in some of the auction houses.
"Alfred Wallis, Fred Yates and Joan Gillchrest are some of our past heroes in the areas of St Ives, Mousehole, Marazion and Penzance and what wonderful footsteps to follow."
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and there'll be a book!
For information about the association, the St Ives exhibition or how to purchase the book, priced at £19.50, contact Judy Joel on 01736 732877 or e-mail littlepicturegallery@gmail.com
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