As
a general rule, Naïve Art is the domain of self-taught
amateurs, retired people, craftsmen, etc. who have taken
up an artistic activity almost by chance. For this reason
they refuse to be influenced by external factors such
as the period in which they live or hereditary customs
and artistic conventions. At first glance, works which
can claim membership of the Naïve Art community feature
identical characteristics. They convey similar creative
processes and show numerous analogies in expression and
sources of inspiration found within representational artistic
traditions. Drawn from personal sensitivities, the naïve
artists’ approach to creation rules out any development
of general aesthetic theory.
It can be noted, however, that Naïve
Art presents specificities which vary from country to
country ; personal identities in colour and style
which characterize different nation states or even certain
communities bound together by geographic, social or cultural
conditions.
In order to better understand the various
characteristics of Naïve Art throughout the world,
our exhibition, « An Atlantic Crossing »
takes us on a journey of discovery. Starting in Europe,
we will embark on a sea voyage across the Big Pond to
explore the Americas.
 Virtual
tour of the Exhibition
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