Kathy Moses

OUTSIDER ART OF THE SOUTH is an intimate glimpse into the lives and work of thirty-four self-taught artists, two folk art environments, and one museum which tells the tale of a region's fast-disappearing way of life. Kathy Moses' thoughtful, insightful portraits introduce us to these men and women, some of whom are well known and some not so well known, but who all driven by a compelling need to create. Their stories are told with warmth, affection, and respect. For many of these artists, this is the first time they have been presented to a wider audience.

Loaded with 440-plus color photographs, the book beautifully illustrates the range of each artist's work, with more examples per artist than has ever been shown before.

The book is also an invaluable reference guide, with a source section that lists museums and galleries where the art may be seen and purchased, a retail price guide, a bibliography, and many organizations, publications, shows and auctions devoted to Southern folk, outsider and visionary art.

The author's background as a journalist and museum director, coupled with her knowledge and exposure as a gallery owner specializing in contemporary Southern folk art, make for a book that is factual, informative, and easy-to-read. It is sure to be a welcome addition to the libraries of current folk art collectors, and should whet the appetite of those who may just be learning about this exciting field of art.

Kathy Moses' newest book HELEN LAFRANCE FOLK ART MEMORIES highlights the life and work of important self-taught Southern artist whose specialty is visually recording a fast-disappearing way of life. By Kathy Moses, with Bruce Shelton and a foreword by Lee Kogan, American Folk Art Museum, NYC, the book focuses on this Afro-American artist who was born in western Kentucky in 1919. LaFrance is the rare artist who is able to work deftly in more than one medium. She is an exceptional painter, quilter, wood carver, and Biblical interpreter. However, her real skill is her ability to connect with the viewer emotionally through the memories they both share. She paints scenes of a time and place that so many of us can respond to. These paintings fall into a category of American folk art known as Memory Painting. With over 200 color photographs, the book introduces us to LaFrance and illustrates the range of her work. It is also an invaluable reference source for those who want to know more about her and the exciting field of American folk art. Her work is held in many important private collections and museums throughout the US and Europe and is featured in a chapter of Kathy Moses' reference book, Outsider Art of the South (Schiffer Publishing Ltd.) Size: 8.5 x 11". Soft cover. 192 pages. ISBN : 978-0-615-41314-3 Soft cover $40. $45 S & H if shipped within continental United States. If you live in Tennessee, you must pay TN sales tax ($3.70). Then book would cost $43.70 + %5 S&H for total of $48.70.

KATHY MOSES is a former newspaper reporter, museum director & historic preservationist who has been an art and antiques dealer for over 15 years. She is the author of "Outsider Art of the South", considered to be the definitive book on Southern folk & outsider art. Bruce Shelton introduced her to LaFrance in 1995. Together they curated a 4-museum show on self-taught stone carver Tim Lewis. Kathy has appeared on Martha Stewart Living Television, was an invited speaker at Color, an art show sponsored by Oprah Winfrey, & frequently accepts speaking engagements. Born in W. Kentucky in 1919, LaFrance is the rare artist who is able to work deftly in more than one medium. An exceptional painter, quileter, wood carver and Biblical interpreter, her real skill is her ability to connect with the viewer emotionally through the memories they both share. Over 200 photos.

Check out Kathy's web site www.just-looking-antiques.com and her blog http://ohjustlooking.blogspot.com