Paradise Garden: Howard Finster's Legacy (2014)
Howard Finster, the grandfather of the Southern Folk Art movement, was a pioneer that showed the world that Art can thrive outside of museums and galleries in ordinary places and in everyday objects. He took what others might deem trash or obsolete and turned it into something contemplative. He opened Paradise Garden for the world to enjoy, a true testament that Art comes to life, when people are able to interact with it. Howard Finster showed the world that objects surrounding us can take on a new life, in a sometimes magical way, and communicate messages that can lead to transformation.
Director: Ava Leigh Stewart
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: October 26, 2014
Cast
- Mike Mills - Self
- Amy Ray - Self
- Chris Frantz - Self
- Howard Finster - Self (archive footage)
Original Language: en
Keywords
outsider art
More Films by Director: Ava Leigh Stewart
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Paradise Garden: Howard Finster's Legacy about?
- Howard Finster, the grandfather of the Southern Folk Art movement, was a pioneer that showed the world that Art can thrive outside of museums and galleries in ordinary places and in everyday objects. He took what others might deem trash or obsolete and turned it into something contemplative. He opened Paradise Garden for the world to enjoy, a true testament that Art comes to life, when people are able to interact with it. Howard Finster showed the world that objects surrounding us can take on a new life, in a sometimes magical way, and communicate messages that can lead to transformation.
- Who directed Paradise Garden: Howard Finster's Legacy?
- Paradise Garden: Howard Finster's Legacy was directed by Ava Leigh Stewart.
- Who stars in Paradise Garden: Howard Finster's Legacy?
- Paradise Garden: Howard Finster's Legacy stars Mike Mills, Amy Ray, Chris Frantz, Howard Finster.
- How long is Paradise Garden: Howard Finster's Legacy?
- Paradise Garden: Howard Finster's Legacy has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Paradise Garden: Howard Finster's Legacy?
- Paradise Garden: Howard Finster's Legacy is a Documentary film.