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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

Melody Jean Moulton, San Diego

“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

$100.00 Original price was: $100.00.$85.00Current price is: $85.00.

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MELODY JEAN MOULTON is a self-taught artist from California, raised in Humboldt County, but calling San Diego home since 2002. All of her paper collage work is cut by hand and is largely intuition based. Letting go of expectations and going with her gut has proven to be her most potent path of creating.

Driven by the freedom from preconceived notions and surrendering to her instincts, Moulton’s creative process unfolds organically. Guided by an innate sense of exploration and discovery, her artwork embodies a surreal and dreamlike quality. She intricately weaves together disparate elements to draw you in as they invoke a sense of wonder and intrigue.  

In July of 2020, amidst the height of the global pandemic, Moulton took a huge risk and left her part-time bartending gig to open Trash Lamb Gallery, an unconventionally-curated art gallery and gift shop located in the historic South Park neighborhood of San Diego. Trash Lamb Gallery is more than just a space for art; it’s a sanctuary for unexpected creativity and community engagement. Featuring a diverse roster of local, national, and international artists across various genres and mediums. Trash Lamb Gallery serves as a vibrant hub for artistic expression and cultural exchange.

Moulton’s artwork has garnered attention beyond the walls of Trash Lamb Gallery, with exhibitions at other esteemed venues such as La Luz de Jesus Gallery in Los Angeles, La Matadora Gallery in Joshua Tree, Brassworks Gallery in Portland, and Baton Rouge Gallery in Louisiana. Through her distinctive artistic voice and unwavering commitment to authenticity, Melody Jean Moulton continues to captivate audiences. These surreal collage art pieces invite you on a journey of unusual insight and wonderfully-strange imagination. 

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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.