The late Thornton Dial’s work has been showcased in solo exhibits across the nation, but this video covers Dial’s premiere large-scale solo exhibit in his home state at UAB’s Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts.
Dial is one of Alabama’s most prolific vernacular artists. Host Jackie Clay spends time with Dial’s family and speaks with his friend, artist Lonnie Holley. Together, they discuss Thornton Dial’s life, art, and legacy.
