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featured artist nicholas batounis

Featured artist spotlight: Nicholas Batounis

June 21, 2018June 22, 2018 by artfactorygalleries In Artist ProfilesTags: featured artist

Opening Reception: Nicholas Batounis | Friday June 22 | 6 to 9 pm | Taylor Lee Jazz Trio | Award-winning Yadkin Valley Wines

mr shrine folk artist

Ralph “Mr. Shrine” Wilson

June 18, 2018June 18, 2018 by artfactorygalleries In Artist ProfilesTags: artists, mr shrine

Ralph Wilson, popularly known by his nom d’artiste, “Mr. Shrine,” is an American folk artist noted for his quirky shrines to admired subjects surrounded by found objects that are both fun and symbolic.

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Featured artist spotlight: Doug Campbell

May 24, 2018 by artfactorygalleries In Artist ProfilesTags: featured artist

Opening Reception: Doug Campbell | Friday May 25 | 6 to 9 pm | Taylor Lee Jazz Trio

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Paul Weir

April 1, 2018April 3, 2018 by artfactorygalleries In Artist Profiles, Paul WeirTags: fish, folk art, weir

Paul Weir, an American folk artist is recognized for his authentic, hand carved fish decoys and folk art wood carvings. Weir’s fish theme folk art, as well as his ice fishing and spearing decoys, are crafted in tupelo wood, reclaimed tin, and house paint. Paul Weir folk art is a charming mix of primitive style and realism.

samantha blue artist

Featured artist spotlight: Samantha Blue.

March 22, 2018March 22, 2018 by artfactorygalleries In Artist ProfilesTags: featured artist

Opening Reception: Samantha Blue | Friday March 23 | 6 to 9 pm | Taylor Lee Jazz Trio

Thorn Wood Figures from Yorubaland Nigeria

February 20, 2018February 21, 2018 by artfactorygalleries In Artist Profiles, Thorn Wood

Nigerian thorn wood figures are a highly collectible form of contemporary African folk art. Often referred to as “tourist art,” the small figures depict the every day life of the Yoruba people.

Ivey Hayes

February 20, 2018April 1, 2018 by artfactorygalleries In Artist Profiles, Ivey HayesTags: featured artist

Ivey Hayes is recognized as one of North Carolina’s most beloved and prolific contemporary artists. Ivey Hayes prints are treasured by collectors of contemporary art. His later work is admired for its vibrant colors and bold shapes.

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Art Factory Galleries provide a vast collection of African imports, one-of-a-kind, vintage, imported, and collectible arts and crafts, artwork, textiles, jewelry, and furniture. If you spot something in the background of one of the product pics, or if an item on our Instagram feed catches your eye, send us an email or call. We will try to find it for you in the galleries. Art Factory has 12 resident artists who are open to commissions, too.

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