Southern vernacular art

Southern vernacular art refers to a style of visual expression rooted in the everyday life, culture, and traditions of the American South. It often features handcrafted, folk, or outsider art created by self-taught artists, emphasizing authenticity and local stories. The work typically includes bright colors, symbolic imagery, and themes drawn from rural life, religious beliefs, and regional history. This art style reflects the unique identity and cultural landscape of the South, celebrating community, heritage, and personal expression outside mainstream art institutions.