Sunday Thought: Outsider Art

Sometimes you simply stumble onto
interesting and unique things in life.
During a visit to the Shaker Square area
of Cleveland yesterday, Mary and I
received our first introduction to what
is called "Outsider Art."

What is "Outsider Art?" According to
Bill Shubert, the owner of Headfooters
Art Gallery, "the field of outsider art is
a complex and hotly debated one. The
term is a bit of a catch-all that includes
contemporary folk art, third world art,
visionary, naive, and self-taught art.
It includes the art of the insane and
prison inmates as well as the art of
children. It can be primitive or obsessive.
What it is not, is part of the artistic
mainstream. What it will be in the future
is uncertain."

We are very glad we stumbled upon Bill's
unique and interesting gallery. Thanks
Bill.

Visit Headfooters Art Gallery's website and
discover more about the gallery and the
field of outsider art worldwide.