Portraits from the Outsider Art Fair, New York
Below are some portraits taken by Ted Degener at the Outsider Art Fair, which took place from January 16–19 in New York.
Jason Horwitz
Jerry Salz
Joe Coleman, Edward M. Gómez, John Maizels
King Nobuyoshu Godwin
Manitoba
Melvin Way and Lonnie Holley
Prophet Isaiah Robertson (1947–2020)
Prophet Isaiah Robertson, photo: Fred Scruton
Isaiah Robertson suffered from a heart condition in recent years, and he has died from complications of a stroke. Born in Jamacia in 1947, he emigrated to Canada in his 20s, and moved to Niagara Falls, New York in 2004. There, with remarkable use of stained wood applique, he transformed the three-story interior of the Mt. Erie Baptist Church into his first prophesy. His kaleidoscopic home site featuring an eight-metre healing cross surrounded by dense symbolism predicting the Second Coming would became his second prophesy. Always serene and genial, Prophet Isaiah considered himself a mere vessel for God's messages; he accepted no credit for his work and offered nothing for sale. "No man could do this – this is straight God."
Flowers may be sent for the February 8th funeral service at the Mt. Erie Baptist Church: 1152 Fairfield Ave, Niagara Falls, NY.
Please send donations for the family to his widow: Ms. Gloria Dolson, 1308 Ontario Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14305.
Saving Ron's Place, Birkenhead, UK
Lion fireplace containing a frying pan for pancakes in the Lion Room, photo: The Caravan Gallery
A crowdfunding campaign has been set up to try and save the recently discovered "Roman Villa" created by Ron Gittins in Birkenhead. Until Gittins recently passed away, even his family did not know that he had elaborately decorated the inside of his terraced house. Seemingly normal from the outside, inside one discovers an extraordinary collection of rooms, with the walls, ceilings and even sometimes floors decorated with vivid murals, Egyptian hieroglyphics, underwater scenes and portraits of historic leaders.
The campaign aims to preserve Gittins' flat and turn it into a cultural asset for all the community. Show your support at: crowdfunder.co.uk/saving-rons-place.
More info at:
thecaravangallery.photography/work/saving-rons-place/
www.facebook.com/savingronsplace/
William Edmondson Sculpture Sells for $540,000 at Case Antique
William Edmondson (American/Tennessee, 1874–1951) carved limestone sculpture, "The Preacher", depicting a minister with his left arm raised with a Bible in hand, open eyes and mouth, and attired in a long-tailed coat and bow tie, standing on a pedestal. 23 1/2" H x 12 1/2" W x 8 1/4" D , image courtesy Case Antiques
In Case Antiques' (Knoxville, TN) sale on January 25–26, the “Preacher” sculpture by William Edmondson sold for $540,000 – much higher than the estimated $70,000–$75,000.
Orleans House, Twickenham, UK
Donald Pass
until February 16, 2020
Last few weeks to see Henry Boxer's exhibition "A Unique Vision: Outsider and Self-Taught Art" at Orleans House Gallery. Featured artists include the Edwardian portrayer of mad cats, Louis Wain; the housewife-medium, Madge Gill; the visionary depicter of resurrections, Donald Pass; and contemporary savant artists George Widener and Stephen Wiltshire.
Orleans House Gallery
Riverside, Twickenham TW1 3DJ, UK
orleanshousegallery.org
Pakito Bolino in Marseille
February 8 – September 20, 2020
After celebrating the 20th anniversary of Le Dernier Cri in Marseille, Pakito Bolino presents his world tour. Titled “Mondo Dernier Cri”, the exhibition will present works spanning the last 20 years, plus animated footage from a new film and new, original works by Bolino.
Musée International des Arts Modestes
23 Quai Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny, 34200 Sète, France
www.miam.org
Raw Vision 104 is a special memorial issue for Roger Cardinal (1940–2019).
Other features include the recent discovery of Gerry Dalton's environment in London, technicolour works by Geraldo Gonzalez, the two sides of Carlo Zinelli’s graphic artwork, an artist's view of James Castle's home, William Thomas Thompson's latest work, and lots more!
