Cuban Art Exhibition
WHAT: "LARGE LUMINOUS LANDSCAPES" The Exhibition and Sale of 20-plus Original Contemporary Paintings by Artists Living in the Orienté region of Cuba. At a distance of 650 miles from Havana, this area is hardly known by visitors from outside Cuba, and produces works of serene or explosive light and stunningly executed vegetation. WHO: Presented by Cuba! Gallery of Fine Art and the Eastern Cuba Cultural Exchange WHEN: Opening Night Fiesta May 17, 2008 6 – 9pm RSVPs are a MUST. Respond by May 15, with names and number in party at (321) 729-8800 or info@cubagalleryflorida.com. Featuring Clyde Hensley, collector, filmmaker and director of the Eastern Cuba Cultural Exchange / Arte de Cuba. At 6 pm, Clyde will present his film, “Luminous Shadows, the Artists of Eastern Cuba,” the story of the artists in their own voices; and lead a Gallery Walk sharing his travels in eastern Cuba and his role in helping the artists emerge from their regional isolation. He has worked with the artists themselves, cultural centers, museums and art schools in Santiago de Cuba and the surrounding provinces to build this exceptional collection of art that will be offered to the public. You won't want to miss Clyde's poignant and informative discussion! THE EXHIBITION CONTINUES through Saturday, May 31, 2008. CONTACT: Marjorie Pravden, Cuba! Gallery of Fine Art (321) 729-8800 or info@cubagalleryflorida.com. |
