Naïve Art | Art Movement
Naive Art is characterized by a simple approach, strong use of pattern and detail, saturated colour and a refreshing childlike vision. Naïve art reflects a distinct separation from the proper fundamentals of painting. Showing a non-scientific perspective and an honest portrayal of imaginary scenes it is created by self taught, amateur, popular and vernacular artists who lack or reject formal art training and do not follow any particular movement or aesthetic. Sometimes referred to as primitive art, it is commonly regarded to be a segment of the school of folk art.
As naïve painters (also called naifs) have become a continuing cultural phenomenon and artistic influence, naïve art has become a highly recognisable and intriguing style of art of the 20th century. Outstanding naïve artists include Alfred Wallis, Camille Bombois, and Henri Rousseau, who produced a famous array of surreal jungle scenes. The term can also be used to describe the work of formally trained artists that have imitated the boundless naïve style to create renowned artworks, for example LS Lowry and Grandma Moses.
Acclaimed as one of Australia's leading naïve artists Narelle Wildman has become internationally recognised for her charmingly rich canvasses inspired by the naïve art of Paris and Brazil. Her most celebrated works are her humorous depictions of everyday Australian events such as scenes of Sydney Harbour which feature ferries, sailboats and picknickers and her country scenes of cottages, townsfolk and jacaranda trees.
Celebrated for capturing the heart, laughter and joy of the Australian way of life in her art she was given many lucrative corporate commissions including an Australian Naïve series of plates for the Luxembourg porcelain makers, Villeroy & Boch, and her work has been reproduced on place mates with Hale Imports, Jigsaws with Blue Opal, greeting cards with Card Sharp and prints and cards that are sold in Sydney's NSW Art Gallery
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