02.15.09

FOLK ART IN HOME DECOR

Posted in Livingroom at 9:08 am by HomeDecor

Created by Albert Capello

I have always been in crazy love with folk art as home decor. Decorating with folk art is a joy for me because every time I happen to rest my eyes on one of the folk art pieces I have collected, I have to smile.

Folk art is characterized by the uniqueness of each piece which is the expression of the individual who used found objects to create beauty. Folk artists have helped the environment before being green was cool. Often folk artists (even those whose work is very expensive) use items that they find in the trash to make their art. The chair shown here is a perfect example of folk art. Notice that the little birds are surrounded by beads and buttons. I love this folk art chair by Albert Capello. Unfortunately it is slightly out of my price range selling for $3,985.00.

Folk art can be made from wood, metal, fabric, paper and found objects. Albert Finster, a famous folk artist, painted an old television screen and it sold for $30,000. The beauty of collecting folk art and using it to decorate your home is that you can search for a piece you like, get it at a low price and someday it may be worth enough to buy your dream home! Then you will have lots of room to display your collection of folk art!

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