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The “Faces In The Crowd” Exhibit Presented by FolkArtwork

For the first time ever, the FolkArtwork Collective will be live and in person with an exhibit in Des Moines, Iowa. Featuring artwork by self-taught and visionary artists from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

This exhibit features the artworks of local Iowa artists, work from Los Angeles to New York City, as well as Canada and London — and for the first time ever the works of the late James Ash will be on display.

All artwork will be available for purchase in person and online. Works will be made available on FolkArtwork.art as well as the @folkartwork Instagram shop after the conclusion of the opening reception.

DES MOINES, you did not disappoint! Thank you to everyone who came to see the artwork of all these incredible artists. I met so many amazing people and heard so much amazing praise about how stunning the “Faces In The Crowd” artwork is… I agree!

Thanks to those who came from near and far — Seattle, Indiana, Los Angeles and a couple directly from Minneapolis just for this. So much love. I have no words. Thank you everyone!

All works available for purchase

The Estate of James Ash

“The Green Machine” by James Ash

JAMES ASH The Green Machine (date unknown) // Acrylic on wood — Original work of art work by James Ash, featured in the 2025 Outsider Art Fair in New York City. This work is framed measures 15 inches x 20 inches.

$2,500.00
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Gabrielle K Brown, Canada

"What if Dog Was One of Us" by Gabrielle K Brown // Faces In The Crowd

“What if Dog Was One of Us” by Gabrielle K Brown // Faces In The Crowd

GABRIELLE K BROWN What if Dog Was One of Us (2022) // Mixed media on wood; measures 15 inches x 30 inches x 4 inches is ready to hang

$750.00
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Sarah Lee, London

Reneesha McCoy, North Carolina

"To Be in the Open" by Reneesha Mccoy // Mainframe

“To Be in the Open” by Reneesha Mccoy // Mainframe

RENEESHA MCCOY To Be in the Open (2024) // Oil, acrylic and plaster on canvas — Original work of art work by Reneesha Mccoy, featured at the “Faces In The Crowd” FolkArtwork exhibit. This work is ready to hang and measures 24 inches x 30 inches.

$600.00
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Jackie Bradshaw, Canada

"City Light Show" by Jackie Bradshaw // Faces In The Crowd

“City Light Show” by Jackie Bradshaw // Faces In The Crowd

JACKIE BRADSHAW City Light Show (c. 2020) // Watercolour on paper; 24 inches x 18 inches

$300.00
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Jordan Sullivan, New York

"Love is Rage" by Jordan Sullivan // Outsider Art Fair

“Love is Rage” by Jordan Sullivan // Outsider Art Fair

JORDAN SULLIVAN Love is Rage (2024) // Pencil and Colored Pencil on Found Paper; Framed — Original work of art work by Jordan Sullivan, featured in the 2025 Outsider Art Fair in New York City. This work is framed and ready to hang; measures 12 inches x 14.75 inches (framed).

$1,500.00
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Noel Hatfield, Iowa

"Frida Kahlo" by Noel Hatfield // Dust Pop-Up!

“Frida Kahlo” by Noel Hatfield // Dust Pop-Up!

NOEL HATFIELD Frida Kahlo (2024) // Oil paint on archival dibond aluminum and sealed with gamvar gloss varnish, handmade frame with wire hanger and dust cover on back — Original work of art work by Noel Hatfield, featured at the “Faces In The Crowd” FolkArtwork exhibit. This work is framed and measures 16 inches x 20 inches (framed: 18.5 inches x 22.5 inches).

$250.00
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Ben Gardner, Indiana

“Shadow Stories #1” by Ben Gardner // Dust Pop-Up!

BEN GARDNER Shadow Stories #1 (The Beginning) (2024) // Ink, marker, colored pencil, found print, found paper on paper — Original work of art work by Ben Gardner, featured at the “Faces In The Crowd” FolkArtwork exhibit. This drawing is unframed and measures 10 inches x 11.5 inches.

$200.00
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Christopher Bame, Indiana

"Untitled (Robot)" by Christopher Bame // Faces In The Crowd

“Untitled (Robot)” by Christopher Bame // Faces In The Crowd

CHRISTOPHER BAME Untitled (Robot) (date unknown) // Mixed media on paper (Framed); 8.5 inches x 11 inches (in total 9.625 inches x 12.125 inches)

$180.00
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Dinah Hanson-Carrillo, Los Angeles

"Blue Moon: The Tired Princess Tarot Deck" by Dinah Hanson-Carrillo // Faces In The Crowd

“Blue Moon: The Tired Princess Tarot Deck” by Dinah Hanson-Carrillo // Faces In The Crowd

DINAH HANSON-CARRILLO Blue Moon: The Tired Princess Tarot Deck (2024) // Acrylic on Canvas; 16 inches x 20 inches

$600.00
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Lorena Eliasen, Florida

"Alien Abduction" by Lorena Eliasen // Faces In The Crowd

“Alien Abduction” by Lorena Eliasen // Faces In The Crowd

LORENA ELIASEN Alien Abduction (2024) // Gouache on papier-mâché

$225.00
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Mike Combs, Texas

“King Cobra” by Mike Combs // Dust Pop-Up!

MIKE COMBS King Cobra (2023) // Spray paint and house paint on wood panel — Original work of art work by Mike Combs, featured at the “Faces In The Crowd” FolkArtwork exhibit. This work measures 16 inches x 20 inches and is ready to hang.

$400.00
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Lindsay Carraway, Louisiana

“From Which We Came” by Lindsay Carraway // Faces In The Crowd

LINDSAY CARRAWAY From Which We Came (2019) // Acrylic, pencil, and paint pen on tapestry; 63 inches x 47 inches

$425.00
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Melody Jean Moulton, San Diego

"Minutiae (FA 001)" by Melody Jean Moulton // Faces In The Crowd

“Minutiae (FA 001)” by Melody Jean Moulton // Faces In The Crowd

MELODY JEAN MOULTON Minutiae (FA 001) (2024) // Paper collage and acrylic medium with found frame

Original price was: $100.00.Current price is: $85.00.
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Kathy Edwards Hayslett, Iowa

Every day you can find a brand new piece of folk, self-taught, outsider or visionary art from one of the leading museums, galleries, and collections from across the world. For even more art, follow @folkartwork on Instagram and be sure to subscribe to the “This Week in Outsider Art” newsletter on Substack for two opportunities a week to see even more art, views of my personal collection, finds of the week and a list of must-see shows from across the country.

This is the first ever FolkArtwork exhibit, taking place in my hometown of Des Moines, Iowa. Thanks for all your support.

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