FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel presents a new exhibition “WTFolk” (What the Folk)

“WTFolk” includes both 2D and 3D works in a variety of mediums. The selected pieces explore objects, symbols, patterns, and stories.
About this Event

FOUND:RE Contemporary at FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel is presenting a new exhibition titled “WTFolk” (What the Folk). This exhibition highlights the work of local artists who expand, challenge, honor, or reinterpret folk art.

“WTFolk” includes both 2D and 3D works in a variety of mediums. The selected pieces explore objects, symbols, patterns, and stories that hold meaning across generations, while examining what folk art is and how visual languages continue to evolve today.

Featured artists include: Laura Ackerman, Lora Lee Barnhiser, BLKBYRD, Darcy Borg, Lee Brown, Jeremy Bruno, Samantha Burgos, Christen Carns, Kara Chaddock, Comurshy, Neville Concessio, Alisha Conner, Craig Davoll, Ashley De Vor, Chamile Diaz, Michelle Diaz, Angela Divina, Eddy, Rachel Espinoza, Blanca A. Garcia, Cat Glubisz-Brown, Isadora Hale, Karen Fernanda Hugues, Lathenia Janae, Veralyn E. Johnson, Maria Karlosak, Galya Kerns, Myja Lark, Chuck LaVoie, Puspa Lohmeyer, Teena Maree, Maria G. Martinez, Susan Millan, Bee Ojalá, Ina Olarte, Jana Peterson, Daniel Prendergast, Wendy Raisanen, Carey Rasmussen, Jennie Richau, Allison Roy, Victor Sabino, Chana Schlossmacher, Pallavi Sharma, Rachel Stark, Lorraine Swartz, Teri Tera, Cheryl Thomas, Al Titkemeyer, Whismical Trish, Raven Vaelen, CD Valcarcel, Bryant Eugene Vazquez, Junjie Verzosa, Meridith Vogelsang, Joan Waters, Karla Watson, Mark Watson, Frank Williams, Kip Wilson, Nan Wollman, and Vanessa Zapata.

The exhibition will be installed across the first floor of FOUND:RE Phoenix and opens to the public on July 17. It will run through January 10, with an opening reception on July 17 at 6 p.m. “WTFolk” is part of FOUND:RE Contemporary’s ongoing program of rotating exhibitions. All works will be available for purchase in person and online at foundrecontemporary.com.