FEATURED IN MINIATURES EPISODE

MINIATURES explores the world of small objects and big ideas. 

Featuring Gustave Baumann, Alexander Girard and the Museum of International Folk Art, International Folk Art Market, Leandro Gómez Quintero, and Mark Murphy.

PBS broadcast premiere December 29, 2023 (check local listings).

All episodes streaming on PBS Video App, craftinamerica.org, pbs.org/craftinamerica

GUSTAVE BAUMANN

Gustave Baumann (1881–1971) was an American printmaker and painter, and one of the leading figures of the color woodcut revival in America. He also carved and decorated a large number of marionettes, with which he and his wife and other artists toured the state, performing Hispanic and Indian folk stories.

ALEXANDER GIRARD

Alexander Girard (1907–1993) was an interior and textile designer in the 20th century. Girard was a defining figure in the history of the Museum of International Folk Art. He donated more than 100,000 objects from his and his wife Susan’s folk art collection. In 1981 this became the museum’s permanent exhibition, Multiple Visions: A Common Bond. 

LEANDRO GÓMEZ QUINTERO

Leandro Gómez Quintero uses paper, cardboard and found objects to create models of American cars and Willys Jeeps, all of which are used as methods of transportation in his hometown. They are individually hand painted and detailed to mimic the original vehicle. These sculptures are representations of what his community sees on a daily basis and Leandro hopes to preserve and offer knowledge through his art, as well as reflect the history of transportation and everyday life in Cuba.

INTERNATIONAL FOLK ART MARKET

The mission of the International Folk Art Market in Santa Fe, NM, is to create economic opportunities for and with folk artists worldwide who celebrate and preserve folk art traditions. Recognized globally as the largest market of its kind, IFAM provides an event for some of the finest folk artists to gather in one location, exhibit their artwork that is rooted in tradition and culture, and partake in cross-cultural artistic exchange. 

MARK MURPHY

Mark Murphy is a miniaturist who specializes in one-twelfth scale Arts & Crafts furniture including Greene & Greene and Japanese furniture.

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