The Addis Art Gallery in Los Angeles presents an exhibition of the work of Ethiopian painter Shiferaw Girma, April 1 - 30, 2006. Opening receptions will be held on April 1 and 2.
Sunday, April 2, 2006
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Addis Art Gallery
5524 West Pico Boulevard
west of Hauser
Los Angeles, CA 90019
The Addis Art Gallery will be showcasing the works of Shiferaw Girma throughout the month of April. The exhibit will present select works from the impressive repertoire of Girma, focusing on content rather than chronology. "The Lure of Women" is an excellent opportunity to view and discuss the contributions of this truly gifted member of the Ethiopian and artistic communities.
Since finishing his university education in 1991, Shiferaw has been a painter. His subject is Ethiopian women-going about their lives, socializing with each other, captured in private reflective moments.
Although Shiferaw cannot explain how he became captivated and why he has continued to paint women for so many years, he knows that his personal exploration and growth as an artist is facilitated by them. He uses color to express his emotions and changes in technique to expand his creative repertoire.
Rooted in hieratic symbols of the Coptic faith and inspired by modernist Ethiopian movements, Shiferaw's paintings offer a mosaic of influences applied to intimate, abstract portraits of daily life. The result is work that speaks to everyone with universal symbols of dignity and beauty.
OPENING RECEPTIONS:
Saturday, April 1 -- 6 - 10 PM
Sunday, April 2 -- 2 - 6 PM
The artist will be present at both receptions.
Gallery hours:
Wednesday - Saturday: 2 - 6 PM
Sunday - Tuesday: Closed
If you would like to see some of Girma's work, visit www.addis-art.com
Cost : Free and open to the public
Addis Art Gallery310-666-6252
mesai@addis-art.com www.addis-art.com
Sponsor(s): Addis Art Gallery. Information on non-ASC events is posted for informational purposes and does not reflect opinions of or endorsements by African Studies Center personnel