Southern Folk Art at the Art Museum of Myrtle Beach

With the heat index of 110 and the boardwalk not really being our scene, Kyle and I found out that there was an art museum near us. We didn't know anything about it, but I was desperate for air conditioning. Since we couldn't take pictures (and I forgot my camera again), here's a link to their website: http://www.myrtlebeachartmuseum.org/. 

The first floor was a Babar exhibit for kids. Since we weren't with any kids, we went through it pretty quickly. On the second floor, the museum is exhibiting a private collection of Southern Folk Art. It was absolutely fascinating.

Part of the exhibit included several Howard Finster pieces, including this Coke bottle:

We both love the movie Junebug and didn't realize that the artist portrayed in that movie is loosely based on Finster. Apparently Finster's children are both artists as well and the exhibit included some of their work, too.

Surprisingly, we both chose the same piece as our favorite. It's called "Two Brothers" by an Alabama artist Michael Banks. I can't find a picture of it online, or I would post it. Here's a link to Michael's website: http://www.jtfolkart.com/artist/michael-banks/.

If you're ever in Myrtle Beach (and find it a little too touristy), check out the Art Museum!