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Sonya Clemons
Have y’all met the newest member of our folk art family?
Known in her native Alabama as The Artlady, Sonya Clemons connects to her audience by relating to their experiences, surroundings, and memories. Her most recent paintings feature her mother’s hands completing everyday tasks…familiar touchstone that reaches us all.
Sonya often sits with her mother as she snaps beans or prepares biscuit dough, and takes note of the motions of her mother’s hands and the tools that she uses to complete her work. There is a sense of nostalgia in the patterns of her dishcloths or the type of colander that she uses to catch her beans. The woman in these paintings is everyone’s mother, or grandmother.
As Sonya says, “Art is the only thing I know how to do, it’s how I communicate with people. I don’t know how to do it any other way.”
Take a peek at her artist page to see our full selection of Sonya’s work!
And don’t forget to mark those calendars, folks! Vessels of Abundance debuts on October 2nd!
Our website is full of wonder from a variety of selectively curated contemporary self-taught artists from Texas all the way to Maine: Painters, Whittlers, Carvers & Potters. If you see something you would like to purchase, come on by or reach us by phone 828-281-2134 or email folkart@amerifolk.com
We are open from 11AM – 5PM, Monday-Saturday, and are happy to answer your questions and finalize shipping details, no matter how you prefer to get in touch with us.
American Folk represents over 30 makers with one goal in mind: To expose the world to the creative powers and originality of our artists. Their visions bring life, color, joy and complexity to our gallery and to your home. Self-taught art can range from what is referred to as naive all the way to the exquisitely contemporary. We know these folks and only purchase directly from them. Some have garnered world-wide attention, some are exclusive to American Folk, but all have a unique way of expressing their world & their hearts. We are inspired by them every day…and you can be too!
Phone consultation is available regarding individual pieces that you are interested in. We love to talk about the artworks we present in the gallery! We can ship or hold and offer Curbside Pickup if that feels right. Great care is taken in the wrapping & boxing of the artwork to be shipped, giving you confidence that all aspects of your purchase are handled properly.
We offer Custom Picture Framing for any treasured piece that you would like to proudly preserve and display. All framing is performed right here in our workshop.
Gift Certificates are available in any denomination.