Art & Life: The Spirit of Haiti in Jan., 2012

In January, 2012, Palm Beach State College will present the exhibition, “Art & Life: The Spirit of Haiti.” This exhibition will show an exciting cross-section of art and craft done by artists of Haitian descent. Exhibition curated by Onajide Shabaka, director of Artlab33 Art Space.

The Art Gallery at Eissey Campus presents “The Spirit Of Haiti,” January 5 – February 10th, with an artists reception Tuesday, January 10th, 5:30-8pm.

Palm Beach State College
Eissey Campus
3160 PGA Boulevard
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

The Art Gallery at Eissey Campus presents “The Spirit Of Haiti,” January 5 – February 10th, with an artists reception Tuesday, January 10th, 5:30-8pm.

This exhibition will show an exciting cross-section of art done by artists of Haitian decent. In the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake, Haiti continues to rebuild, and its people continue to live another day with the hope of a better life. The family and national ties among the Haitian people, both here and elsewhere in the U.S. are strong and resilient. Through artists we can see this strength of character and love of life.

Art and crafts by youth of the Art Creation Foundation For Children in Jacmel, Haiti, will also be on the exhibit. These will include papier mache, paintings, mosaics, and pieces from a special post-earthquake exhibition that links rubble, stories, and paintings.

Art & Life: The Spirit of Haiti

Art & Life: The Spirit of Haiti

Art & Life: The Spirit of Haiti

Art & Life: The Spirit of Haiti

Exhibitions are free and open to the public.  For further information college contact 561-207-5015

Mangrove Mud Womp Artist Residency

“Mangrove Mud Womp”
Artist Residency, Performance, Workshop, & Exhibition
[PDF Press Release here.]
Oct., Nov., Dec., 2011-12
(scheduled attendance on various weekends announced on Facebook)
(photo credits: Onajide Shabaka)

“Mangrove Mud Womp”

Combining art and the ecological environment the artist-in-residence will be drawing, painting, and making sculptures of natural and found objects, while investigating the rich mangrove forest’s flora and fauna. This project will be implemented with the input and collaboration of the on-site naturalist at Anne Kolb Nature Center.

The artist, along with kids and adults, will create art works that reflects the ecologically sensitive mangrove forest that is between Hollywood and Dania known as West Lake. This project is to create a learning experience about the natural habitat of the estuary through art.

In addition there will be a panel discussion on urban planning & design, while looking at pushing the envelope of social space, and even technology, to actualize itself in harmony with the urban and natural environment. Art practices that exist outside of the confines of the gallery have a long history that include genres such as land art, eco-art, public art, and social practice art.

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“Black Mangroves (video still)”