L.V. Hull, an unusual artist from Kosciusko, Mississippi, transformed her home and garden into an elaborate artwork using found objects and paint. Her work is showcased in the Love Is a Sensation exhibition at the Mississippi Museum of Art, celebrating her eclectic approach. Hull's art merges creativity with daily living, reflecting her Southern roots and community connections. As a Black woman in folk art, her contributions have been marginalized, highlighting the need for a more complete account of American art history. The exhibition runs until June 14 and introduces the L.V. Hull Legacy Center.
"Hull merged art-making and the Southern art of 'visiting' to craft a creative practice that allowed her to commune with her inner spirit, her Creator, her community, and visitors from around the state, region, and world."
"As a Black woman from a small Southern community, working within a genre often referred to as folk art, the artist worked outside of the mainstream art world."
"Love Is a Sensation spotlights Hull's contributions to not only the creative legacy of the South but the tradition of artist-built environments."
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