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King Arts Complex Announces African Art Tradition & Influence Glass Exhibit by Steve Hazard

10/21/2009

CONTACT:
Toni Johnson
Marketing/Membership Director
tjohnson@kingartscomplex.com
(614) 645-0630

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Oct. 21, 2009) - The King Arts Complex presents African Art Tradition and Influence: Steve Hazard Glass Artist Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009 through Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010. This exhibition will showcase high-quality African Art loaned from the Keith Neal African Art Gallery.

The art represents the counties of Congo, Ivory Coast, Mali, Nigeria and the Cameroun in West Africa. Geometric designs are expressed in the traditional sculptures, masks, textiles and decorative arts. National Artist Steve Hazard will feature his contemporary glass works juxtaposed against traditional works with artistry.

Hazard will be exhibiting for the first time in Ohio, the influence of tribal patterns and symbols viewed in his etched crystal art glass, fused glass pedestals, bowls and vases.
Hazard’s compositions use pattern, motifs and symbols that reflect the tradition and contemporary style while retaining the spirit and integrity of traditional Africa.

The opening reception of African Art Tradition & Influence: Steve Hazard Glass Artist will be held Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the King Arts Complex located at 867 Mount Vernon Ave. in Columbus.

This exhibition is generously underwritten by The Wohlgemuth Herscede Foundation.

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

About the King Arts Complex
The mission of the King Arts Complex is to enrich and improve the quality of life in our community and society, creating enhanced understanding and harmony by preserving, presenting and fostering the contributions of African Americans through creative expression and education while building bridges of understanding and harmony among all people.

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