- The term "outsider art", coined and articulated by Roger Cardinal in 1975, has helped legitimize the work of many fine artists, who otherwise would not have been considered artists. "Self-taught" is a more encompassing expression that includes people living mainstream lives, who were not trained as artists, but who make art. Great artists produce great art, whether they are trained or simply have a natural gift for expressing themselves..
- In 1970, Sue and George Viener were introduced to the world of Folk Art and Americana during our visit to the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Museum in Williamsburg, Virginia. In 1986, we met Chuck and Jan Rosenak in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and we were welcomed by them into the world of living self-taught artists.
- We will only represent art which we own or would be proud to personally live with.
- We continue to enjoy the thrill of the hunt and learning about emerging artists, newly discovered art and “old masters”.
- Assistant Director Emily Christensen joined the gallery in 2007. Emily has her BA in Studio Art, from Hunter College.
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We welcome you to the gallery and encourage your comments and questions.
- Read about Sue and George and the gallery in Berks County Living Magazine
Sue, Emily, and George at "Others" show
November 2007, New York
