War and Peace: The Art of Shin-hee Chin
Exhibit Opens at Eisenhower Museum
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ABILENE, Kan. - "War and Peace: The Art of Shin-hee Chin" is on exhibit at the Eisenhower Presidential Museum through Jan. 6, 2013. A reception and gallery talk is scheduled for Friday, August 24.
The "War and Peace" exhibit is an exploration of conflict and peacemaking. Chin employs traditional and contemporary fiber art techniques to create moving examples of war and peace. "My works seek to valorize the small tasks that together yield a greater sum in positive energy, yet are overlooked or dismissed by history. In addition to recognizing the work of the unsung heroes of wartime, my work also seeks to acknowledge the trials endured by victims of war," states Shin-hee Chin.
This exhibit is held in partnership with the Arts Council of Dickinson County. The opening reception/ gallery talk will be combined with the Arts Council of Dickinson County annual meeting and Bradshaw-Chaffee childrens' art exhibit closing reception. Heavy hors d'ouevres and soft drinks will be served with a full bar available by donation. Reservations are required by August 17 by calling 785-263-6700.
 | | Shin-hee Chin in the studio with her art. Photo courtesy of Jim Turner. |
The evening schedule is as follows:
5:30 to 6 p.m. - Arts Council of Dickinson County annual meeting
6 p.m. - Reception
7:15 p.m. - Gallery Talk with the artist
A native of South Korea and Professor of Fine Arts at Tabor College, Chin is recognized as a leader in the world of contemporary fiber arts and is personally connected with Eisenhower and his impact on the Korean peninsula. Chin recently completed her artist-in-residence at the Red Barn Studio in Lindsborg, Kan.
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