A benefit for Paths of Native Africa
Opening artist party Saturday January 20th 07, 6pm-9pm
Show runs 01/16/07 through 02/15/07
FLOAT Gallery, in conjunction with The African Outlet, presents a sampling of the life’s work of Nigerian born Bay Area award winning artist Adekunle Kabir Adejare (Jareking).
Proceeds from sales of this event will go to Paths of Native Africa , a not-for-profit organization that undertakes self-sustaining projects, education and cultural exchange to help African people overcome hardships and improve their quality of life.
Adejare choose to name this show “Hands in Motion” for his extensive combinations of artistic media. Pen and Ink drawing, Batik painting (applied as acrylic on canvas), Rice Paper painting, Quilting, Appliqué, Natural Indigo dyeing, Tie-Dye, and Embroidery all have important roles in his art pieces. He has also developed a technique that he calls “Plywood Etching”. Due to the intricacy and detail of Adejare’s methods, many of his pieces have taken as long as three months to complete.
Adejare, who values knowledge and wisdom, has made it his life work to “Document Past and Present Events for the Next Generations". His artwork illustrates historical events, current affairs, stories and folktales. The inspiration for his work stems from his culture, which is rich with stories about good and evil, kindness and selfishness, fate and determination.
“I strive to connect those educational and universal lessons to daily life,” Adejare explains.
Adejare choose to name this show “Hands in Motion” for his extensive combinations of artistic media. Pen and Ink drawing, Batik painting (applied as acrylic on canvas), Rice Paper painting, Quilting, Appliqué, Natural Indigo dyeing, Tie-Dye, and Embroidery all have important roles in his art pieces. He has also developed a technique that he calls “Plywood Etching”. Due to the intricacy and detail of Adejare’s methods, many of his pieces have taken as long as three months to complete.
Adejare, who values knowledge and wisdom, has made it his life work to “Document Past and Present Events for the Next Generations". His artwork illustrates historical events, current affairs, stories and folktales. The inspiration for his work stems from his culture, which is rich with stories about good and evil, kindness and selfishness, fate and determination.
“I strive to connect those educational and universal lessons to daily life,” Adejare explains.
Please join us for this very special show.
