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.
All works available for purchase
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.
BEN GARDNER is an artist, writer, and musician. He started drawing on bowling score pads that his parents brought home from their league, obsessing over Commander Mark’s drawing show “The Secret City” when he was young. His recent work combines medieval illuminated manuscripts and his interest in folklore, superstition, myth, and storytelling.
Gardner coordinates university student experiences at the Eskenazi Museum of Art in Bloomington. Previously he taught drawing at Drake University and comes from a long line of educators and farmers. He publishes books as Adorcist Books, zines through Theurgical Studies Press, and makes dungeon synth music as ASURTA. He lives with his spouse and two children in Bloomington, Indiana.
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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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