Mike Ousley: Tales from the Deep Dark Hills
The Cabin
January 21 - March 30, 2023
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Mike Ousley’s whimsical, otherworldly paintings are inspired by his childhood in the Appalachian Mountains of Southeastern Kentucky. His works incorporate elements of myth, fairy tale, local lore, and Appalachian life and traditions.
"I decided I wanted to take my painting back to the way I created images as a child, inspired by the visionary art of Kentucky and other Southern Folk artists... The storytelling traditions of Appalachia are a powerful influence."
Mike Ousley
“Ousley’s jewel-like paintings tell narratives that are ostensibly playful, even whimsical, like the parables of Heironymous Bosch.”
Michael Rooks,
Curator of Contemporary Art, High Museum