SARAH MARY TAYLOR Zany Rodeo Folks Black Outsider SALE Start Price USD 50.00 Current Price USD 50.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, July 23, 2008 End Time Wednesday, July 30, 2008 Location Chicago, Illinois See more about 'SARAH MARY TAYLOR Zany Rodeo Folks Black Outsider SALE' Description Sarah Mary Taylor (1916-2000) was mainly known for her wonderful, colorful quilts. Many of her drawings looking like studies for her quilt subjects but some are full pictures like this one.  This appears to be a Rodeo, looks like a man on a bull with 2 women and 2 men around, The men, at least one seems to be a cowboy type.  Drawn in brown marker in her own idiosyncratic line, very lively and active.  These people are characters-very odd details that make here drawings so unique to her.  I love her vision of things. This piece is larger than most  measuring 24 x 24 with nice wood frame that is 2" deep.  It is on posterboard.  The frame is quite heavy so it can be taken out of the frame if sent international, shipping cost would be exorbinant, or in states also.  Shipping calculation is with Frame.  Great fun piece by the great Mississippi quiltmaker, Sarah Mary Taylor. "Born Aug. 12, 1916 in Anding, Miss., Taylor is a nationally acclaimed folk artist, known for her vibrant applique quilts. Producing original designs, Taylor’s works have been exhibited across the country in museums and galleries in New York, Illinois, Texas, New Mexico, Connecticut, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, and in the Corcoran Gallery in Washington D.C.In 1995, quilt enthusiast Liz Lindsey moved from Nashville, Tenn. to Yazoo City to learn from the master quilter. Lindsey continues to study under Taylor and also documents the artist's life and works. She serves as director for this project and authored an accompanying booklet, which will be available for purchase at the exhibition sites, or by contacting the Yazoo County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Proceeds from the booklet support this exhibit as well as the Mississippi Humanities Council.Taylor has spent most of her life in or near the Mississippi Delta. Working as a cook, nanny, field hand, and housekeeper, she gained notoriety late in life when, after failing health forced her to retire from strenuous physical labor, she began to quilt for others as a source of income. In the late 1970s, Taylor’s late aunt, Pecolia Warner, received attention for her own quiltmaking skills from professors at the University of Mississippi. They soon became aware of Taylor’s quilting, purchasing and exhibiting her works. Widespread attention followed, as her works were purchased for private collections and museums across the country." Text excerpted from Yazoo Check out my outsider , tramp, brut, visionary, self-taught folk art and other fun items! Business stuff:  I will be happy to answer questions and send additional photos. Yes, I am happy to combine shipping. I accept personal checks, money orders and PayPal.  I will send out item after check clearance period.  Please be in touch with me within 3 days of auction end and pay within 7 days.  Insurance is recommended. Delivery confirmation is included in shipping cost.  Thanks and happy collecting!   Place a Bid!