Tags archives: Art openings
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2 years ago
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Mixed Greens, Saturday, November 12th
Art for Progress “Mixed Greens” series continues November 12th with a
retrospective in art featuring many artists who have exhibited with AFP over
the past 20 years. Paintings, photography, collage, mixed media, digital art,
illustrations and more will be part of the show. New work and older work will
be included in the show, while some of the work to be exhibited is held in
private collections.
The stories of
the artists and work are vast, and some very powerful. For example, we'll be
showing artwork from street artist Jef Campion (Army of One) who was a fireman,
artist, activist and volunteer. Jeff was a first responder on that
unforgettable day, 9/11. Jef dedicated his time to art and activism as a result
of that experience. Sadly, in 2014 Jef took his own life, but the power of his
life’s work lives on. A mural was dedicated in his honor at a ceremony in his
hometown of Yonkers a few years ago. We look forward to sharing his work with you,
as the message hits home today with the horrific war in Ukraine.
The show will
also feature work by illustrator, Don Sipley. Don also passed away some years
back. He was a kind soul who was well recognized as a leading commercial
illustrator in publishing and fashion. Don was very generous and appreciative
of Art for Progress, where he donated his services and time on many occasions.
Other stories
include, noted, early Burning Man photographer Gabe Kirchheimer, who's work was
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