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
Christopher Bame, Indiana
“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)
CHRISTOPHER BAME was born on June 1, 1955 in Burlington, Vermont. He was premature at birth and diagnosed completely deaf. In his early childhood he was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, OCD, and having developmental delays. Bame spent the majority of his childhood in an institutional setting.
He started using art at a young age as a way to communicate with his peers, convey his needs, and tell stories about his day. His narrative paintings and drawings often capture autobiographical storytelling through whimsy and vulnerability.
Bame loves home improvement shows and likes to design homes, blueprints, and maps. He lives with his older sister in Marion, Indiana, where he maintains a steady art practice. His work exhibits with SAGE Studio & Gallery in Austin, Texas.
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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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