Outsider Art

Outsider art is art created by people without formal artistic training, such as children or people with mental illness.

Outsider art includes creations by self-taught or ‘untrained’ artists who generally have limited or no exposure to the established norms of the art realm. In many instances, outsider artists’ work remains undiscovered until after their passing. Frequently, outsider art portrays intense psychological states, unorthodox concepts, or intricate imaginary realms.