GARDEN
SPIRITSRidge Art has been invited to do an installation of Haitian metal
sculpture in a garden that will be highlighted during the 2010 Garden
Walk in Oak Park and River Forest. We will be installing a blend of
free-standing and wall-mounted pieces, mixing vintage pieces with
contemporary ones. The event will take place on Saturday, June 26, 9:30
am to 3:30 pm, and is sponsored by the Garden Club of Oak Park and River
Forest and the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory.
Advance
tickets are on sale for $15, $18 on the day of the walk at 9:00 am at
the Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield Street, Oak Park. You may
purchase advance tickets at the Conservatory and at other retail
locations until June 15. Call 708-725-2461 for more information or log
on to http://oakparkriverforestgardenwalk.weebly.com/ To order by mail
send a check payable to GCOPRF, P.O. Box 5633, River Forest, IL 60305.Murat Brierre, circa 1970's  | |
WOODEN MASKS BY ROGER FRANCOIS
 Haitian artist Roger Francois is
mainly known for his paintings, but he began his career as a woodcarver
and still does some carving which he then paints. We just acquired some
very interesting wooden masks that he produced for Issa El Saieh about
20 years ago or more. They are carved from a tropical hardwood (not
mahogany) and have been oiled to bring out the details.
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SILENT AUCTION TO BENEFIT HAITIAN KIDS A SELL OUT
On May 21 and
22 Ridge Art and the Chicago chapter of the Society of Children's Book
Illustrators and Writers held a very successful silent auction of 19
illustrations of the tree of life to benefit Art Creation Foundation for
Child ren in Jacmel. We are pleased to announce that all 19 pieces sold
and 100% of the proceeds went to the children. Our gallery was packed
the entire weekend, so it was a win-win situation for everyone
concerned. We would like to thank everyone who purchased the pieces and
the two organizers, Terri Murphy and Janet McDonnell. To view the
illustrations click on this link. |
