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Shiri Achu Art Exhibition; 35InPrint: London
19th - 25th April 2014
The Strand Gallery; 32 John Adam Street, London, WC2N
6BP.
Private view/Opening party ON Saturday 19th April 2014;
FROM; 6pm-10pm
Shiri Achu’s art comes from everyday,
unsurprising yet unexpectedly vivid moments, times, places and objects. She
seeks to capture the spirit of her subjects and make them come alive through
form, colour, texture and tone. She draws insight from her travels but in
general her inspiration is very broad. From natural moments captured in Africa
to still objects, the human form to the human in action; etc
Ever increasingly so, one of the aims
of Shiri Achu’s Art is to showcase the African cultures worldwide. She finds
beauty in the woman carrying her child on her back and going her way, She finds
beauty in the old lady who makes here ‘achu’ in her dark
outdoor kitchen for her grandchildren, She finds beauty in the African fabrics,
she finds beauty, envy even, in the young girl climbing the tree!! So she
paints these images. For her, they are beautiful moments and for that moment,
whilst she works on that piece she buries herself in the story and in the
culture.
It’s been 5 years since Shiri Achu’s
first solo exhibition held at St Augustine's tower in Hackney. Since then she
has been given the award of 'The best Artist in Brent' by the Brent Council,
London and has been fortunate to have exhibited in various exciting
places/events/ cities. These include; The Commonwealth Secretariat, The houses
of Parliament and The Olympic African Village. Cities include; Adelaide,
Lisbon, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Las Vegas and Chiang Mai to name a few.
As well as exhibiting, Signed Limited
Shiri Achu Art Prints can be bought at The Smithsonian Institution & The
National museum of African Art in Washington DC USA and can also be purchased
from Naprstek Museum of Asian, African and American Cultures in Prague.
Shiri Achu Art has also been featured
in the book ‘'International Contemporary Masters VII' (Published by World Wide
Art Books) as well as in numerous magazines, blogs, TV shows such as BBC TV
Show ‘Show me the Monet’ Series 2.
Today, Shiri Achu is excited to
present to London, for one week only ‘35 In Print: London’. The exhibition will largely consist
of 35 Framed Signed Limited Edition Shiri Achu Art Prints. You will be able to
purchase these limited edition signed prints at very affordable prices!!
There will also be a raffle on the
night. Three lucky people will win
signed limited edition framed prints worth £250 each.
£35 of every print sold and proceeds from the raffle
will be used to fund an exciting project in Cameroon. Details will be revealed
at the exhibition.
Live music from the fabulous singer Amaka. She will be
travelling all the way from Germany to perform at the opening party.
Shiri Achu Art looks forward to welcoming you at
35InPrint: London.
For more
information;
Email: shiri@shiriachuart.com
Twitter: @shiriachuart
Facebook: SHIRI ACHU ART
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