Visual Narrative, a National Juried Exhibition
Jun 8th, 2010 by andreaharris
It is an honor to have been selected among thirteen artists for the upcoming exhibition, Visual Narrative, a National Juried Exhibition with focus on fine art that tells a story. The exhibition will be presented at Gallery 180 of the Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago June 11th through July 22, 2010. All works are available for purchase.
Please join me at the opening reception of Visual Narrative, Friday, June 11th from 5:30-7:30pm. The reception is free to the public.
Exhibition Curator, Chuck Gniech comments, “As you move through the exhibition, you will find that some of the pieces are quiet, subtle and introspective while others emerge confrontational. Yet, each piece invites the viewer into a unique world in which the artist shares an observation of the human experience.”
Included in Visual Narrative are two of my paintings, Amina Lawal and her Daughter and Women of Pakistan. Both paintings are oil and cold wax on canvas and 24” x 24”.
The painting of Amina Lawal and her daughter is my direct response to the poignant story that was highlighted in the media several years ago. Ms. Lawal had been sentenced to stoning to death in the Kataina State of northern Nigeria.
Amnesty International embraced her story and a global effort was initiated in a petition to save her life. This process became the focal point of human rights groups around the world, and ultimately Ms. Lawal was set free.
She lives with her daughter, Wasila, and campaigns on behalf of others who have been victims of human rights violations.
Women of Pakistan suggests the mystery behind the custom of veiling and leaves much to the imagination of the viewer. This painting is an integral part my earlier series titled, The Veil: A Mosaic Connecting Cultural Boundaries and investigates the custom of veiling throughout the world.
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Reception for Visual Narrative:
Friday, June 11th from 5:30-7:30pm
Gallery 180, The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
180 N. Wabash (corner of Lake and Wabash- Chicago Loop)
Exhibition runs through July 22, 2010
Directions: at HopStop
Directions: at Google Maps
Hours: Gallery 180, The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago:
Monday-Thursday 8am-8pm; Friday, 8am-5:30pm; Saturday, 9am-5pm; closed Sunday.