Appalachian art

Articles on oral traditions, myths, old wives’ tales, fables, tall tales, legends, and ballad lore, back to 2006. Most recent articles appear first.

Buried beneath the stream-of-consciousness sentence structure in Faulkner's "Barn Burning" is the story of a boy and the father he both loves and hates.

No solid boundaries define the work of contemporary Appalachian artists. Some pull from the narratives and imagery embedded in the region’s landscape and culture, while others reject tradition and embrace globalized approaches to their work. Yet what unites all of these artists are the stories they each hold, waiting to be told.

The essays, travel guides, and recipes in this package are a reflection of the sprawling region's diverse food and culture.

A another in the Quilt Square series... Appalachian Sunburst Block Location: 8560 Elliotsville Rd., Athens Traditional Quilt Design Barn Owners: Chris & Connie Wolf Sponsored by: Chris & Connie Wolf Painted by: Athens Rotaract Club This work is available for purchase at www.lost-in-the-hills.com

The Appalachian Trial Painting Series: I recently went on a trip to the Appalachian Trail section hiking from the Georgia/North Carolina border up to Hot Springs, NC and shared the adventure in my …

Oda Belle Blankenship showing her beautiful quilt for the 1972 National Geographic magazine featuring the people of Appalachia.

Appalachian folk magic came about because it gave these people a sense that things were going to be alright even in the poor circumstances most found themselves in.

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