An Art Exhibition hosted by the American Friends Service Committee
Exhibit runs June 11- Nov. 12, 2009, 9-5pm M-F and 6-8pm on Art Walk Nights
Artists reception and public opening is June 11, 2009 from 6pm-8pm at Friends Gallery in the heart of Downtown’s Gallery Row.
Featured artists: Paul Batou, Rev. Wilfred Benitez-Rivera, Brian Biery, Dalah Faytrouni, Reem Hammad, Muhammadi Zuhal Karamanli, Gary Simpson and Omar Yashruti.
My exhibited pieces are :Liberty Walk ;Three religions One Holy land ;If couscience could talk .
Friends Gallery is located on the 3rd Floor at 634 S. Spring St., Los Angeles
Colors of the Arab World highlights the artistic interpretations of the region’s rich cultures, diverse peoples and continued struggle for peace amid historic conflicts. In an attempt to personalize and humanize their experiences, these artists have captured everyday life, coalesced among classical and historical imagery.
For more information, call (213) 489-1900 x 120 or email echey@afsc.org.
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Encyclopedia of Arab American Artists Series: Artists of the American Mosaic Fayeq S. Oweis
The rich history and culture of the Arab American people is found in the passionate works of its artists. Whether they be traditional media such as painting and calligraphy, or more sophisticated media such as digital work and installation, the pieces represent the beauty of heritage, the struggles of growing up in war-torn countries, the identity conflicts of female artists in male-dominated societies, and the issues surrounding migration to a Western culture very different from one's own.
Many of the artists included here, though their works appear in museums and galleries throughout the world, have never before been featured in a reference book. Interviews conducted by the author provide a personal look into the experiences and creative processes of these artists.
