Interpreting the Black Journey: Eight viewpoints
January 16 - April 15, 2010
Ethnic Art Gallery
Seattle Municipal Building, Level 3
700 Fifth Avenue (5th & Columbia)
Seattle, WA 98104
Artists Reception on Wednesday, February 17 at 11:30 AM
Light Refreshments Provided
Walk the trail from Africa to North America with seven recognized contemporary Northwest Artists of African descent. This selected exhibition features engaging images of freedom, family and joy, and the struggle to regain them on two continents. The original artworks incorporate a variety of styles and media, such as oils, acrylics, gouache, watercolor and mixed media.
The diverse experience of artists Yadisa Boija, Al Doggett,
Esther Ervin, George Jennings, Donald Leonard, Fasika Moges,
Sultan Mohamed, and Eddie Walker combine to create a flowing
narrative of this multi-century, multi-cultural journey.
For additional information:
Esther Ervin, Curator: bigwig3554@mypacks.net
or Preston Hampton: preston.hampton@seattle.gov at 206 684-3036.
