Folk Art Exhibit Reception Opening
video filmed by the Gainesville Times
Happy Birthday R.A. Miller!
A Birthday
Party for R.A.
Miller in honor of his 100th
birthday!
Monday, July 23, 2012, 12:30-1:30 PM
1:30 P.M.: Screening of the documentary "Lord Love You: The R.A. Miller Story,"
Born Reuben Aaron Miller on July 22, 1912, R.A. Miller would have been 100 years old this month. He was a self-taught folk artist, best known for his “whirligigs,” metal cutouts and drawings. Largely collected, Miller is acknowledged as one of the more notable senior folk artists in America. Besides being a patriot, Miller was a preacher at the Free Will Baptist Church and used his artwork to help spread the word of God. His materials consisted of paint, magic marker, tin, bicycle parts, and scrap metal. His work generally consisted of animal and human figures, and short inspirational messages, e.g. "Lord Love you." His animal images range from bluebirds, chickens, pigs, and snakes to an assortment of dinosaur types, which were inspired by National Geographic programs on television. The Human figures include red devils, angels, culturally iconic symbols such as Uncle Sam and Elvis Presley, and more abstract characters that sport hats, cigars, or red claws.
Please join us in celebration of his birthday on Monday, July 23rd at 12:30. Birthday cake generously provided by The Colored Egg and a special screening of the 1997 documentary “Lord Love You: The R.A. Miller Story” written, produced and directed by Bryan Dodd and Craig Williams. Find the R.A. Miller friends and fans page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ramillerfolkartist.
This celebration is held in conjunction with “JUST FOLK: Folk Art meets the Quinlan” on view through August 11, a special showing of work by R.A. Miller and a satellite exhibition presented by Around Round Back at Rocky’s Place.
Monday, July 23, 2012, 12:30-1:30 PM
1:30 P.M.: Screening of the documentary "Lord Love You: The R.A. Miller Story,"
Born Reuben Aaron Miller on July 22, 1912, R.A. Miller would have been 100 years old this month. He was a self-taught folk artist, best known for his “whirligigs,” metal cutouts and drawings. Largely collected, Miller is acknowledged as one of the more notable senior folk artists in America. Besides being a patriot, Miller was a preacher at the Free Will Baptist Church and used his artwork to help spread the word of God. His materials consisted of paint, magic marker, tin, bicycle parts, and scrap metal. His work generally consisted of animal and human figures, and short inspirational messages, e.g. "Lord Love you." His animal images range from bluebirds, chickens, pigs, and snakes to an assortment of dinosaur types, which were inspired by National Geographic programs on television. The Human figures include red devils, angels, culturally iconic symbols such as Uncle Sam and Elvis Presley, and more abstract characters that sport hats, cigars, or red claws.
Please join us in celebration of his birthday on Monday, July 23rd at 12:30. Birthday cake generously provided by The Colored Egg and a special screening of the 1997 documentary “Lord Love You: The R.A. Miller Story” written, produced and directed by Bryan Dodd and Craig Williams. Find the R.A. Miller friends and fans page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ramillerfolkartist.
This celebration is held in conjunction with “JUST FOLK: Folk Art meets the Quinlan” on view through August 11, a special showing of work by R.A. Miller and a satellite exhibition presented by Around Round Back at Rocky’s Place.
Just regular folk
East Hall artist called his creations 'junk;' art world embracing the folk genre begs to differ. An article by Brandee Thomas for The Times, click HERE to read more.