Last weekend temperatures in the Yukon dipped back down into the -30s, relegating our little household indoors once again. We turned on the good old CBC and found a great piece on Newfoundland folk artist, Ben Ploughman.
What a treat. Down to earth and without artifice, it's a good reminder that one need not hold a PhD in artspeak or be a NYC gallery art-star in order to create work that is current, relevant, engaging and political. Better the opposite, to be true!
A few samples of Ben's work. Stop by his
website and see more. Read about his encounter with former Governor General Adrienne Clarkson.
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| Fort MacMurray or Bust by Ben Ploughman |
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| Grand Banks Yesterday and Today, Ben Ploughman |
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| Up at the Cabin, Ben Ploughman |
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