The earliest of HAI's artists created without regard to virtually any mainstream artistic values; artists who have emerged more recently do address artistic values, but only as defined by their own unique individual perceptions. The first artists that emerged through HAI had no concern for exhibition and sales while newer artists have a huge interest in sales. The difference probably relates to the older group's lack of awareness that their art is valuable and their lack of sales opportunities. As they became aware that their art was appreciated and valued, they equated financial reward with appreciation and treasured the recognition of their accomplishments -- perhaps the most positive aspect of their adult lives.
Their work has been seen at:
* Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Center, Williamsburg, Virginia
* American Visionary Art Museum, Baltimore, Maryland
* Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, Ohio
* The Noyes Museum of Art, Oceanville, New Jersey
* American Psychological Association, Washington, DC
* Capital Cities/ABC Gallery, New York, NY
* City Gallery, New York, NY
* Cork Gallery at Lincoln Center, New York, NY
* Parsons School of Design Focus Gallery, New York, NY
* Outsider Art Fair, Puck Building, New York, NY
You can read about the artists:
*"NF Karlins enters the cryptic world of Melvin ‘Milky’ Way." N. F. Karlins, PhD.* Raw Vision, Volume 34, Spring 2001.
* Self Taught, Outsider, and Folk Art: A Guide to American Artists, Locations and Resources. Betty-Carol Sellen with Cynthia J. Johanson, 2000.
* "Psychological Revelations: The Outsider Artists of HAI." Tobi Zausner, PhD. Psychology and the Arts, American Psychological Association. Summer, 2000.
* "Ray Hamilton: NF Karlins introduces the enigmatic work of Ray Hamilton." N. F. Karlins, PhD. Raw Vision, Volume 24, Spring 1998.
* Village Voice. Voice Choices, 1997.
* Flying Free: Twentieth-Century Self-Taught Art from the Collection of Ellin and Baron Gordon. Ellin Gordon, Barbara R. Luck and Tom Patterson, 1997.
* Grand Street 60 Paranoia. Summer, 1997.
* Outsider Artists of Hospital Audiences, Inc. Kevin R. Frech and Elizabeth Marks, 1996.
* Abnormal Psychology: Integrating Perspectives. Wilson, Nathan O’Leary and Clark, 1995.
* "Creating Art: Your Rx for Health, Part II." American Artist, June 1994.
* 20th Century American Folk, Self Taught and Outsider Art. Betty-Carol Sellen, 1993.
* American Self-Taught. Frank Maresca and Roger Ricco, 1993.
* New York Daily News. City Lights, 1991.
Not Like in the Movies: A Portrait of Six Mentally Ill Artists at Work. Armadillo Lorrydriver Productions, 1995. Oscar Brown, William Gonzalez, Kenny McKay, Gaetana Menna, “Lady Shalimar” Montague and Irene Phillips are presented in their own words and world. Inquire about this feature length documentary atlorrydriver@earthlink.net
*N. F. Karlins, PhD., reviews art for artnet.com. She has taken a special interest in HAI artists like Ray Hamilton and Melvin “Milky” Way, as well as less visible artists. Her high quality academic research on their lives preserves their contemporary recognition.
* Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Center, Williamsburg, Virginia
* American Visionary Art Museum, Baltimore, Maryland
* Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, Ohio
* The Noyes Museum of Art, Oceanville, New Jersey
* American Psychological Association, Washington, DC
* Capital Cities/ABC Gallery, New York, NY
* City Gallery, New York, NY
* Cork Gallery at Lincoln Center, New York, NY
* Parsons School of Design Focus Gallery, New York, NY
* Outsider Art Fair, Puck Building, New York, NY
You can read about the artists:
*"NF Karlins enters the cryptic world of Melvin ‘Milky’ Way." N. F. Karlins, PhD.* Raw Vision, Volume 34, Spring 2001.
* Self Taught, Outsider, and Folk Art: A Guide to American Artists, Locations and Resources. Betty-Carol Sellen with Cynthia J. Johanson, 2000.
* "Psychological Revelations: The Outsider Artists of HAI." Tobi Zausner, PhD. Psychology and the Arts, American Psychological Association. Summer, 2000.
* "Ray Hamilton: NF Karlins introduces the enigmatic work of Ray Hamilton." N. F. Karlins, PhD. Raw Vision, Volume 24, Spring 1998.
* Village Voice. Voice Choices, 1997.
* Flying Free: Twentieth-Century Self-Taught Art from the Collection of Ellin and Baron Gordon. Ellin Gordon, Barbara R. Luck and Tom Patterson, 1997.
* Grand Street 60 Paranoia. Summer, 1997.
* Outsider Artists of Hospital Audiences, Inc. Kevin R. Frech and Elizabeth Marks, 1996.
* Abnormal Psychology: Integrating Perspectives. Wilson, Nathan O’Leary and Clark, 1995.
* "Creating Art: Your Rx for Health, Part II." American Artist, June 1994.
* 20th Century American Folk, Self Taught and Outsider Art. Betty-Carol Sellen, 1993.
* American Self-Taught. Frank Maresca and Roger Ricco, 1993.
* New York Daily News. City Lights, 1991.
Not Like in the Movies: A Portrait of Six Mentally Ill Artists at Work. Armadillo Lorrydriver Productions, 1995. Oscar Brown, William Gonzalez, Kenny McKay, Gaetana Menna, “Lady Shalimar” Montague and Irene Phillips are presented in their own words and world. Inquire about this feature length documentary at
*N. F. Karlins, PhD., reviews art for artnet.com. She has taken a special interest in HAI artists like Ray Hamilton and Melvin “Milky” Way, as well as less visible artists. Her high quality academic research on their lives preserves their contemporary recognition.
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