"Spirit of Roho”
exhibit on display in Hennepin Gallery
Feb. 1 – Feb. 26 for
2016 Black History Month
Carolyn Marinan, Communications, 612-348-5969
Illustrations, paintings,
photography and craft will be on display in February, Black History Month, at
the Hennepin Gallery in the Hennepin County Government Center. The exhibit will
depict the diversity of creativity and culture in the metro Twin Cities among
artists of color.
The exhibit, by the Roho
Collective, features the work of 13 local artists and reflects the various
backgrounds of the artists. This month’s exhibition reflects on living in
history and creating it daily with hopes of inspiring others to create art that
has a strong and influential presence in our communities.
Roho Collective is
a collaborative group of urban artists who act as a network for the exchange of
knowledge and creative ideas between visual artists of color in the Midwest.
The group serves as a consolidated voice and platform for both emerging and
professional artists of color by providing a place for development of technical
skills, professional growth, and business opportunities. The collective also educates
communities about the value of the arts in our society and acts as an advocate
for the arts regionally and nationally. Roho is a Swahili word meaning soul/spirit.
Participating Artists:
Rakhi Bisen – Illustrator
Patrick Cunningham – Painter
Angela Davis – Painter
Delsita Day – Multi-media artist
Loretta Day / Art Coordinator – Illustrator,
Designer, Painter
Christopher-Aaron Deanes – Painter
Christopher E. Harrison – Painter
Stephanie G. Mandy
– Painter/Illustrator
Stephanie D. Morris – Photographer
Esther Osayande – Illustrator, Painter
Bobby Rogers – Photographer
Lee Tarver – Illustrator
Barbara Thomas – Painter
The
Hennepin Gallery is free and open to the public Monday through Friday, 7:30
a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Hennepin County Government Center, A Level, 300. S.
Sixth St., Minneapolis. The exhibit is sponsored by Hennepin County
Administration.
The
Gallery is a project of Hennepin County Communications.
Look for more news on the Hennepin
County website – www.hennepin.us.
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