RSSThe work of "outsider artist," machinist, and whirligig maker Vollis Simpson.
Self-taught folf art: Vollis Simpson [Thanks, Patti!]
The art of the whirligig
Posted by Gareth Branwyn |
May 14, 2008 12:00 PM
Arts, Remake |
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Coool... I once met someone from nearby Wilson, NC. When I described the Whirligig Farm, he had no idea what I was talking about at first, until he said, "oh, you mean the acid farm!"
Vollis is pretty friendly if you visit, and he'll sell you a small metalwork piece from his shed pretty cheap.
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Maybe you can film grass growing or paint drying next time?
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