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Saturday, January 5, 2013
Arts Folk artist Nellie Ashford shares tips
Posted By Anita Overcash on Sat, Jan 5, 2013 at 8:00 AM
If someone is going to talk about folk art, it might as well be Nellie Ashford. The renowned self-taught artist and Charlotte native makes her living at the craft. Her art - mostly paintings combined with glued pieces of fabric and other materials - is a raw, vibrant reflection of the past, depicting her roots in the South and her African-American heritage. Some works center on the region's history of segregation and racism.
Ashford will discuss her work and the benefits of not having a formal art education during Gaston County Museum's "What Is Folk Art?" lecture. Free (RSVP 704-922-7681, ext. 101 or jeff.pruett@co.gaston.nc.us). Jan. 5, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Gaston County Museum, 131 W. Main St. 704-922-7681. www.gastoncountymuseum.org.
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