"Selected theological work created between 1998-2000 and a few earlier images. Issues of artistic style and spiritual resolve were critical objectives as I practiced a personal exorcism of sorts." -DS
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RELIGIOUS FOLK ART
Objects that served an overt function within in a religious context
Objects that expressed a traditional (though at times personal) view of religious life.
Objects that supported religious view of life and enhanced folk religion.
Objects that documented religious sites, events or personalities.
Objects that expressed a visionary view of religious experience.
Objects that were designed to communicate a message, evangelize,
or attract the attention of those beyond the folk group.
-Kurt Dewhurst, Religious Folk Art in America: Reflections of Faith. New York: E. P. Dutton, 1983.
RELIGIOUS FOLK ART
Objects that served an overt function within in a religious context
Objects that expressed a traditional (though at times personal) view of religious life.
Objects that supported religious view of life and enhanced folk religion.
Objects that documented religious sites, events or personalities.
Objects that expressed a visionary view of religious experience.
Objects that were designed to communicate a message, evangelize,
or attract the attention of those beyond the folk group.
-Kurt Dewhurst, Religious Folk Art in America: Reflections of Faith. New York: E. P. Dutton, 1983.