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Tim Brown

Salvaged planks become a canvas for the memories of a secluded life in the segregated South.

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Works by Tim Brown

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Elephant and Obelisk — framed, leaning against the wall

Elephant and Obelisk

Tim Brown

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Skellig Michael — framed, leaning against the wall

Skellig Michael

Tim Brown

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Skellig Michael, County Kerry, Ireland — framed, leaning against the wall

Skellig Michael, County Kerry, Ireland

Tim Brown

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About Tim

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Tim Brown was a self-taught African American artist from Jackson, Mississippi, who lived a secluded life on his family farm. Working in a naive style, he captured memories of the rural, segregated South using oil and acrylic paints on salvaged wood and scrap planks. His practice centered on the simplicity of daily life, documenting his childhood experiences through a deeply personal lens. Brown gained international recognition for his honest portrayals of family, labor, and his bond with his dog, Bark. His work is preserved in the permanent collections of the Museum Dr. Guislain and Museum Belvedère, and his life story reached wider audiences through the 2003 book Bark & Tim. These paintings serve as a raw, material record of a specific time and place in American history.

Visual voice

Brown’s aesthetic is defined by a naive, 'uneducated' approach, utilizing reclaimed materials like scrap wood as his canvas. His paintings frequently feature recurring motifs of farm labor, fishing trips, and his dog Bark, rendered with the directness of memory.
Outsider ArtSalvaged WoodRural Southern LifeNaive StyleAfrican American Folk Art
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Tim Brown — questions answered

What materials did Tim Brown use for his paintings?

Brown primarily painted with oil or acrylic on salvaged materials, such as scrap wood and old planks found on his family farm.

What are the primary themes in his work?

His work focuses on childhood memories of the rural, segregated South, including family life, farm labor, fishing, and his dog, Bark.

Is Tim Brown a trained artist?

No, Brown was a self-taught 'outsider' artist who developed his naive style while living a secluded life in Mississippi.

Where has Tim Brown’s work been exhibited?

His art has been featured in international exhibitions like 'Breaking the Chains of Stigma' in Mumbai and is held in the permanent collections of the Museum Dr. Guislain and Museum Belvedère.

What is the significance of the dog in his paintings?

The dog, named Bark, was a central figure in Brown's life and work, representing a true story of friendship that later inspired a children's book.

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