This video was filmed at the Queens University of Charlotte gallery. The exhibit featured regional folk artist Nellie Ashford. Ashford who is a self-taught and uses found and collected materials in her work to give voice to the voiceless.
Ashford is often quoted as saying, “I began to paint because of my third oldest grandson. I paint about people, places and things that don’t matter to anyone anymore. Yes, I am a folk artist and the advantage is that I tell people I am allowed to break the rules that the trained artist would not dare do.”
Her work captures wonderful regional memories and documents Charlotte and the regions rich cultural past. The gallery opening was not only an exhibit but a reunion of friends, family and fans who all came out to celebrate and support Ashford and her exceptional body of work. Special thanks to Assistant Professor of New Media Design at Queens University of Charlotte, Mike Wirth.
