Bessie Harvey
Bessie Harvey was an American folk artist best known for her sculptures constructed out of found objects, primarily pieces of found wood. Her work is often categorized as outsider art, visionary art, or selftaught art.
Born in Dallas, Georgia, Harvey was the seventh of thirteen children born to Homer and Rosie Mae White. At the age of fourteen she married Charles Harvey, from whom she separated in her early twenties and relocated independently to Alcoa, Tennessee. A deeply religious person, Harveys faith and her interest in nature were primary sources for her work. As a child, she recalls making something out of nothing, often creating her own toys and dolls.
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