The King Arts Complex presents African Art Tradition and Influence: Woodrow Nash Sculptor

COLUMBUS, OH — The King Arts Complex is proud to present African Art Tradition & Influence: Woodrow Nash Sculptor, Thursday, February 11, 2010 through Wednesday, March 26, 2010. African Art Tradition & Influence will showcase traditional African Art from the Keith Neal African Art Gallery.

This exhibition will feature life-size bronze statues from Benin and wood sculptures from different African cultures that relates to clan ancestry. Complimenting the traditional works will be master artist Woodrow Nash, whose influences were African and European sculptures. “The expression on the faces of the torsos and life size sculptors elevate the human spirit and penetrates the consciousness of the viewer,” say Bettye Stull, Head Curator of the King Arts Complex.

Nash’s male and female sculptures incorporate various styles and techniques utilizing stoneware, earthenware, terracotta or porcelain decorating them with ornamental motifs derived from natural forms. African Nouveau is the term used to describe Nash’s body of work.

Opening Reception for African Art Tradition & Influence Woodrow Nash will be Thursday, February 11, 2010 from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. in the Elijah Pierce Gallery.

This exhibition is generously underwritten by The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation.

For more information, call The King Arts Complex at 614-645-KING (5464) or visit www.thekingartscomplex.com.

(source: The King Arts Complex)

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