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The art of the whirligig

The work of "outsider artist," machinist, and whirligig maker Vollis Simpson.

Self-taught folf art: Vollis Simpson [Thanks, Patti!]

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Posted by: Patrick on May 14, 2008 at 7:59 PM

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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Posted by: Me on May 15, 2008 at 6:59 AM

The most boring video I've ever seen

Maybe you can film grass growing or paint drying next time?

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