Folk art exhibit
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Theme: The old represents Wisdom and Knowledge. Themiddle age stands for Strength and Fertility. The young is
Innocence, Agility and the Hope of a better future.
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“Generations”
Theme: Sisters gather at the market to help one anothersell their produce and to renew their sisterly bond.
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“Sisterhood”
1980s.
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“Wall ofShadows”
Theme: The painting speaks of the political turmoil of the
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“Sweet SweetGardenia”
Theme: Though the earth is bright and beautiful, Sweet Gardenia will not open her eyes.
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“Going to Church”
Theme: Role of religion in the African American family and community.
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“Big Band”
Theme: The importance of music (jazz music in this case) to the African American Community.
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“Walls and Doors”
Possibly this painting is about the recurring dream of a library without books where history & knowledge live inscribed in walls ...it's content, whether painful or joyful...transformed into an alphabet of colored light.
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“Harmony”
Theme: Harmony and spirituality.
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“Dreambridge to Ark”
Theme: Each time we close our eyes to go to sleep, we take a journey.
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“Folk Art Black Stallion”
Theme: Independence, strength
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“Seeking Creative Expressions”
Theme: The painter represents his need to create art on a daily basis
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India
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Theme: Totem poles were built to commemorate ancestors and to remember the past.
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“Angry RebelliousDoll”
Theme: Hand crafted by an extremely poor artist to give a voice to those seeking political and economic freedom
Mexica
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“Bright Ocean Flower Trees”
Theme: Represents the beauty of Mexico
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Huichol Mural made with coloured string
Theme: The painting seems to speak of the busy nature and diversity of the community.
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“Thanksgiving Autumn Country Farm RuralAmericana”
Theme: Rural America is a land of plenty
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“Angel Inn”
Theme: Eat, Drink, and be Merry
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“David and Catherine Crane”
Theme: Marriage is _(You fill in the blank on this one)