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Preston Geter BIOGRAPHY
1932 - 2017. Known for: Folk art carving.
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Preston Geter was born and raised on a Georgia farm, where he learned folk traditions from his African American co-workers. After a career in the antiques business, he transitioned to carving full... Read full biography
Preston Geter was born and raised on a Georgia farm, where he learned folk traditions from his African American co-workers. After a career in the antiques business, he transitioned to carving full time around 1990, focusing on stacking single figures to create mini totems. Geter's artwork,... Read full biography
Preston Geter was born and raised on a Georgia farm, where he learned folk traditions from his African American co-workers. After a career in the antiques business, he transitioned to carving full time around 1990, focusing on stacking single figures to create mini totems. Geter's artwork, including totems featuring diverse figures like Jesus and Elvis, is primarily available at folk art galleries across the country. He currently resides in Bowden, GA.TheFolkaholic.com, Duff Lindsay at Lindsay... Read full biography
Preston Geter was born and raised on a Georgia farm, where he learned folk traditions from his African American co-workers. After a career in the antiques business, he transitioned to carving full time around 1990, focusing on stacking single figures to create mini totems. Geter's artwork, including totems featuring diverse figures like Jesus and Elvis, is primarily available at folk art galleries across the country. He currently resides in Bowden, GA.TheFolkaholic.com, Duff Lindsay at Lindsay Gallery
Preston Geter was born and raised on a Georgia farm, where he learned folk traditions from his African American co-workers. After a career in the antiques business, he transitioned to carving full time around 1990, focusing on stacking single figures to create mini totems. Geter's artwork, including totems featuring diverse figures like Jesus and Elvis, is primarily available at folk art galleries across the country. He currently resides in Bowden, GA.TheFolkaholic.com, Duff Lindsay at Lindsay Gallery
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Preston Geter was born and raised on a Georgia farm, where he learned folk traditions from his African American co-workers. After a career in the antiques business, he transitioned to carving full time around 1990, focusing on stacking single figures to create mini totems. Geter's artwork, including totems featuring diverse figures like Jesus and Elvis, is primarily available at folk art galleries across the country. He currently resides in Bowden, GA.TheFolkaholic.com, Duff Lindsay at Lindsay Gallery