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True Blue Farmgirl
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Audrey
Albuquerque
New Mexico
USA
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 Posted - Jul 14 2008 : 09:13:32 AM
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This weekend was really a treat for the creative soul! I went to the Santa Fe Folk Art Festival! Hope everyone knows what Folk Art is, but just to put all of us on the same page I'll give you a short definition......It is the art of the everyday; it is rooted in traditions that come from community and culture; it encompasses a range of utilitarian and decorative media made from all kinds of materials created by individuals whose skills reflect their community's authentic cultural identity, rather than an indivudual artistic identity.
Sooooooo...... Folk Art fosters connections between art and people with a creative spirit that unites all the cultures of the world.
It truly is art from the heart!! Watching the multi-cultural mix of artists in one place was amazing. Most of the artists did not speak english and were sponsored by different organizations. For many the money collected from the show will go back to their communities to help buy medicine, food and provide schooling for children.
I bought the most fabulous tin sculpture that has wonderful three dimensional birds. I am going to hang it on my back porch. It is from a delightful artist from Haiti! He was there demonstrating his tin work and used only very primitive tools........and, he created the MOST BEAUTIFUL sculptures! I'll post some pictures this evening!!
Until Later,
Audrey
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True Blue Farmgirl
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Audrey
Albuquerque
New Mexico
USA
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Posted - Jul 14 2008 : 10:24:47 AM
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Ohhhh and the Fabrics were fabulous!!! India, Africa, Haiti, Afghanistan, Peru, Kenya, Poland, Sweden, (I could go on and on) I have heard that Santa Fe has some really wonderful fabric shops that carry alot of the fabrics from the different countries....................they really were absolutely F A B U L O U S! Soooooo, next time I go there I will try to explore the fabric stores! I especially loved the fabric from India and Africa...............Just seeing some of the fabrics has my creative juices flowing! Aprons from some of the fabrics would be PERFECT and Tote bags and Scarfs and >>>>>> so many possibilities!
I might just have to run back to Santa Fe next weekend!!!
Until Later,
Audrey
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
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Posted - Jul 14 2008 : 4:26:32 PM
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I've visited the Folk Art Museum in Santa Fe many years ago, when visiting relatives. I bet the Folk Art Festival is fabulous. it is always such a treat to see the magical things people can create out of the most surprising ingredients. Oh my...wish I could see it all
Karin
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