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SUMMARY:New Art Exhibit:  "Different Trends" By Hassan Mukiibi
DESCRIPTION:A new and powerful exhibition of international scope is opening at Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 East Broad Street\, on Friday\, March 4\, 2016. Different Trends\, acrylic paintings by celebrated Ugandan artist\, Hassan Mukiibi\, recognizes women’s undeniable — though often challenging — roles in society. Apropos during this Women’s History Month\, the show opens at 5p as a part of the First Fridays Artwalk with a reception until 9p\, music and gallery talk. Different Trends runs through May 31. \nMukiibi says\, “Women have been and are oppressed socially\, economically and politically and this\, when they contribute strongly in the national transformation. They have helped in the struggle for justice and equality\, their roles socially and culturally have made statement in building the economy and they have brought joy to our lives musically through their sweet voices\, the way they dance and the art of fashion. Here\, I portray women in different postures lines\, motions and shapes. These touches are a source of inspiration for me and\, hopefully\, for the viewer. Here I advocate for social change.” \nHassan Mukiibi was born in 1983 in Kampala\, Uganda\, and he holds a degree in industrial fine arts from Makerere University. He is a specialist in printmaking\, painting and textile treatments. A master at creating texture in the acrylic\, he approaches his paintings as if the portrayal is through multi-dimensional textiles. \nIn addition to sheer artistic excellence\, Mukiibi has used art as healing therapy — medication for physical and mental maladies — and\, of course\, to demonstrate the impact of women. \nHe has exhibited widely in Africa\, Europe and the United States and\, now\, at Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center. \nSelected shows include: \nGallery Watatu\, Nairobi\nAfrican Union Heads of State Summit\, Kampala\nReal African Art Gallery\, Zanzibar\nMakerere University\, Kampala\nBetsy Bowen Studio\, Grand Marais\, MN\nHoward University\, Washington\, DC \nElegba Folklore Society is an African-centered cultural arts and education organization based\nin Richmond\, Virginia. Its work is in the areas of festivals and special events\, performances in\nAfrican dance\, music and dance theatre\, cultural history tours and the visual arts and material\nculture. It’s purpose is to re-instill cultural foundations among African Americans and to build\nbridges of understanding within broader communities. \nAmong the Yoruba\, Elegba is the Orisa or intercessor who opens the roads\, bringing clarity\nout of confusion. The organization’s intent is that its programs and services are\, indeed\,\nroad-opening experiences. \nEmbrace the Spirit!
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LOCATION:Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States
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