Vodou Riche
Contemporary Haitian Art
Exposition
du 27 Août au 16 Octobre 2007
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Glass Curtain Gallery – Columbia College Chicago
1104 S Wabash Ave., IL 60605 Chicago – États-Unis
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Opening Reception & Haitian Market: September 6, 5 – 8pm
Artists Andre Eugene, Celeur and Guyodo (The Sculptors of Grand Rue) and Veronique Leriche Fischetti will be present.
Exhibition Description: Vodou Riche: Contemporary Haitian Art is a group exhibition of recent work created within the social, political and spiritual context of Vodou, Haiti’s national religion. The artists embrace a history of appropriating imagery and incorporating found objects, a practice born from necessity and great invention. Haitian art absorbs and interprets visual culture so masterfully because Vodou was born and survived due to its history of accommodation and inclusion.
As Haitian artists embrace new methods and media, their work grows increasingly vital in the global art world. In Haiti and its diaspora, artwork spans from urban artist collectives who create monumental sculpture from reclaimed materials to established artists who deconstruct traditional Haitian genres to illustrate contemporary issues. The spiritual and physical reappropriation of ideas and iconography that led to the birth of Vodou informs today’s artistic practice of improvisation and reconstruction. Many of the artists in Vodou Riche reassign materials to illustrate contemporary notions, encouraging viewers to reconsider the use and value of individual objects, be it commercial, mundane or even taboo. This multimedia exhibition presents the wide array of visual culture that is modern day Haiti.
Part of Columbia College’s Critical Encounters focus, « Poverty and Privilege, » Vodou Riche challenges Haiti’s oft-used label « the poorest country in the Western hemisphere » by presenting the abundance and wealth of Haiti’s creative output. While their country battles socioeconomic problems, Haitian artists embrace the richness of their culture by capturing Haiti’s irrepressible, vibrant and triumphant spirit.
Exhibition Programs: VODOU TOU: A STUDENT RESPONSE EXHIBITION October 11 – January 2, 2007 C33 Gallery Columbia College Chicago 33 E Congress Pkwy Columbia College students will create an exhibition in response to the imagery, media and themes of Vodou Riche.
PANEL DISCUSSION with artists from Vodou Riche and lenders to the exhibition October 4, 6pm Conaway Center 1104 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago
Gallery hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 9am-5pm & Thursday 9am-7pm
Artists Andre Eugene, Celeur and Guyodo (The Sculptors of Grand Rue) and Veronique Leriche Fischetti will be present.
Exhibition Description: Vodou Riche: Contemporary Haitian Art is a group exhibition of recent work created within the social, political and spiritual context of Vodou, Haiti’s national religion. The artists embrace a history of appropriating imagery and incorporating found objects, a practice born from necessity and great invention. Haitian art absorbs and interprets visual culture so masterfully because Vodou was born and survived due to its history of accommodation and inclusion.
As Haitian artists embrace new methods and media, their work grows increasingly vital in the global art world. In Haiti and its diaspora, artwork spans from urban artist collectives who create monumental sculpture from reclaimed materials to established artists who deconstruct traditional Haitian genres to illustrate contemporary issues. The spiritual and physical reappropriation of ideas and iconography that led to the birth of Vodou informs today’s artistic practice of improvisation and reconstruction. Many of the artists in Vodou Riche reassign materials to illustrate contemporary notions, encouraging viewers to reconsider the use and value of individual objects, be it commercial, mundane or even taboo. This multimedia exhibition presents the wide array of visual culture that is modern day Haiti.
Part of Columbia College’s Critical Encounters focus, « Poverty and Privilege, » Vodou Riche challenges Haiti’s oft-used label « the poorest country in the Western hemisphere » by presenting the abundance and wealth of Haiti’s creative output. While their country battles socioeconomic problems, Haitian artists embrace the richness of their culture by capturing Haiti’s irrepressible, vibrant and triumphant spirit.
Exhibition Programs: VODOU TOU: A STUDENT RESPONSE EXHIBITION October 11 – January 2, 2007 C33 Gallery Columbia College Chicago 33 E Congress Pkwy Columbia College students will create an exhibition in response to the imagery, media and themes of Vodou Riche.
PANEL DISCUSSION with artists from Vodou Riche and lenders to the exhibition October 4, 6pm Conaway Center 1104 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago
Gallery hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 9am-5pm & Thursday 9am-7pm
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