The Bakery proudly hosted Home Grown, a group show highlighting artists who work in under-represented craft and folk art forms. This exhibition was on view Wednesday, September 23rd Sunday, to October 11th at The Supermarket.
Featured Artists
Allison Green, Amanda Plumb, Anthony Raffalovich, Buck, Cori Matyas, Dallas Oliver, Duffy, Eden Scroggins, Gray Pershing, Hannah Adair, In The Quiet Hours, Kat Gomez, Kelly Rollocks, Layla Amar, Patricia Guerrero, Peggy Albers, Rachel Myrick, Rae Stern, Rose M. Barron, Roxie Fricton, Sally Apolinsky, Summer Sanchez, Tamina Green
“Craft embodies commitment and community. It offers a better quality of life and a deeper connection to one another. Craft embraces the work of diverse cultures in a way that is authentic and inclusive. I find it empowering to remember that, while the arts are a relatively modern invention, craft has been with us all along."
~ Stephanie Moore, executive director, Center for Craft, Creativity & Design, Asheville, North Carolina
The conversation around Fine Art vs. Craft is an extensive one. In history we can go back to the Renaissance period where some say this split originated. When the old white European masters began to paint, not for utility or function, but for aesthetics and status.
There is long since been a debate between the difference of art vs. craft. Like many such things one has been historically valued more due to the demographics behind it and the uplifting of European white male artists. In its truest form art vs craft are merely labels. However the history behind craft embodies a rich sense of cultural relevance, community, and creative utility. Craft is ancestral -it is a connection to the past and a reminder of human ingenuity.
With Home Grown, The Bakery sought to uplift artists that practice in mediums tied to the rich history of craft. This show was also meant to juxtapose the work feature in the Atlanta Art Fair, which took place during the run of this exhibition.
