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Self-taught SC: An Ethological & Artistic Survey: William Thomas Thompson
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Self-taught SC: An Ethological and Artistic Survey. Sunday, January 23, 2011. If you lose the ability to use your hands and feet, your lifestyle consequently changes. For many folks, this development would result in a lifestyle with lessened activity. However, for William Thomas Thompson, this resulted into a painting career. In 1989, Thompson developed the neurological disorder Guillain–Barré syndrome. Thompson in front of his mural. Thompson identifies himself as a visionary artist. His subject mat...
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Self-taught SC: An Ethological & Artistic Survey: SC State Museum
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Self-taught SC: An Ethological and Artistic Survey. Wednesday, February 2, 2011. SC State Museum (photo from Google search). Thanks to the preservation efforts of the SC State Museum, the works of L.C. Carson, Heron Briggs and Clayborn Bolt, all deceased, are now part of the museum's collection among many other artists. L.C. Carson is known for his Concrete City. LC Carson in front of. Concrete City (photo from Google search). Make sure not to miss it! It opens February 26. And runs until January 15.
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Self-taught SC: An Ethological & Artistic Survey: Broom Place
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Self-taught SC: An Ethological and Artistic Survey. Saturday, January 22, 2011. Another must-see SC folk art stop is located in the small town of Boykin. Located between Sumter and Camden off Highway 521, Boykin is the site of Boykin Mill, a 200 year-old corn mill, the last battle of the Civil War on April 18, 1865, a few restaurants and the Broom Place. Boykin, SC with Broom Place on far left (photo by Krista Jones). Broom Place (photo by Krista Jones). 82 Boykin Mill Road. Rembert, SC 29128. Beyond our...
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Self-taught SC: An Ethological & Artistic Survey: Tiny Town
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Self-taught SC: An Ethological and Artistic Survey. Monday, January 24, 2011. As a child, one of my favorite activities during Christmastime was to see Christmas lights. There was, and still is, something magical about the twinkle of colors against the darkness that is captivating. In Easley, SC Perry and Ollie Jennings captured this awe and created an entire village lit at night that draw both young and old, Tiny Town. Boy fishing with church log cabin in background (photo by Krista Jones). 864) 859-733...
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Self-taught SC: An Ethological & Artistic Survey: February 2011
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Self-taught SC: An Ethological and Artistic Survey. Wednesday, February 2, 2011. SC State Museum (photo from Google search). Thanks to the preservation efforts of the SC State Museum, the works of L.C. Carson, Heron Briggs and Clayborn Bolt, all deceased, are now part of the museum's collection among many other artists. L.C. Carson is known for his Concrete City. LC Carson in front of. Concrete City (photo from Google search). Make sure not to miss it! It opens February 26. And runs until January 15.
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Self-taught SC: An Ethological & Artistic Survey: Pearl Fryar Topiary Garden
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Self-taught SC: An Ethological and Artistic Survey. Friday, January 21, 2011. Pearl Fryar Topiary Garden. The town of Bishopville is not the top destination spot for South Carolina. It is the county seat for Lee county, one of the poorest counties in the state. In fact, the average household income in 2009 for Bishopville was $27,376; the state average was $42,442 ( http:/ www.city-data.com/city/Bishopville-South-Carolina.html. Pearl Fryar in his garden (photo by Nathan Redding). The Pearl Fryar Topiary ...
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Self-taught SC: An Ethological & Artistic Survey: Dalton Stevens the “Button King”
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Self-taught SC: An Ethological and Artistic Survey. Thursday, January 20, 2011. Dalton Stevens the “Button King”. Wednesday Nathan and I set out for Bishopville, SC to meet two internationally recognized self-taught artists, Dalton Stevens and Pearl Fryar. When we arrived in Bishopville, we first visited Dalton Stevens's Button Museum on the outskirts of town. The Button King strumming a tune (photo by Nathan Redding). Three button-ized suits in the Button Museum (photo by Nathan Redding). In her book, D...
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Self-taught SC: An Ethological & Artistic Survey: Sweetgrass baskets...a proud tradition
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Self-taught SC: An Ethological and Artistic Survey. Thursday, January 27, 2011. Sweetgrass baskets.a proud tradition. In the South, tradition is served alongside sweet tea. Traditions are carried on for many reasons. They can emanate pride, bring people together or simply preserve a heritage. For whatever reason, things continue to be done “as they always have” in the South, and SC is no exception. Sweetgrass baskets on display (photo by Corey Alston). Mark Jones and Rebel Sinclair. Talking with Core...
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Self-taught SC: An Ethological & Artistic Survey: January 2011
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Self-taught SC: An Ethological and Artistic Survey. Thursday, January 27, 2011. Sweetgrass baskets.a proud tradition. In the South, tradition is served alongside sweet tea. Traditions are carried on for many reasons. They can emanate pride, bring people together or simply preserve a heritage. For whatever reason, things continue to be done “as they always have” in the South, and SC is no exception. Sweetgrass baskets on display (photo by Corey Alston). Mark Jones and Rebel Sinclair. Talking with Core...
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