Baton Rouge, Louisiana--The Southern University Museum of Art, (SUMA) will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Southern University with the exhibit, Southern Art: Reflections of History, Culture, and Lifestyle, featuring the works of Master Artist Don Cincone from Monroe, Louisiana; Houston, Texas artist, Ted Ellis; and Monroe, Louisiana artist Daryl Tripplett. The works selected for this exhibit depict the essence of each artist’s southern history, culture, and lifestyle. The exhibit opens on Thursday, September 25, 2014, with a Meet the Artists Reception from 6:00 PM until 8:30 PM. The artists will also be featured at the museum’s Homecoming Open House on October 3, 2014 and a Gallery Talk on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 11:30 AM. Each of the three artists is nationally recognized for their works depicting African American history and the culture, life and times in the south. Their work captures the essence of southern culture through subjects that represent the many facets of life in southern cities and rural areas. “Having three artists of this stature for our final exhibit of the 100th anniversary celebration of Southern University is the perfect way to end the year,” said SUMA executive director, Vivian Kerr. “The provocative images and poignant scenes of life featured in the paintings in this exhibit represent a tribute to the legacy of Southern University,” she added. https://youtube/watch?v=KRyB5jPqSik&feature=youtu.be
Posted on: Mon, 06 Oct 2014 12:11:40 +0000
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