Folk Art
We define FOLK ART, an especially unique art form heralded by the African-American community. This piece also chronicles the rise of African-American Folk Artist, Ezekiel Gibbs, who began his career at age 86. Gibbs, at the time, was the oldest working artist in Texas and quickly gained popularity in his community and beyond. Art curators and buyers from all over the country came to Ezekiel's home to see the folk phenomenon many were talking about. However, not all who visited Ezekiel had good intentions.
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Folk Art: Full Episode
Ezekiel Gibbs art legacy began at 83 with his insatiable desire to draw his life stories until his death at 103, making him the oldest Folk Artist known.The impact on the human experience and the lessons learned will resonate through each of their individual artistic development and growth. The s...
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Folk Art Official Trailer
Our first episode of Life through Art defines FOLK ART: an especially unique art form heralded by the African-American community. It also chronicles the rise of African-American Folk Artist, Ezekiel Gibbs, who began his art career at age 83. Gibbs, at the time, was the oldest working artist in Am...
