Folk art exhibit

Theme: The old represents Wisdom and Knowledge. Themiddle age stands for Strength and Fertility. The young is

Innocence, Agility and the Hope of a better future.

Haitia

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“Generations”

Theme: Sisters gather at the market to help one anothersell their produce and to renew their sisterly bond.

Haitia

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“Sisterhood”

1980s.

Haitia

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“Wall ofShadows”

Theme: The painting speaks of the political turmoil of the

Africa

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“Sweet SweetGardenia”

Theme: Though the earth is bright and beautiful, Sweet Gardenia will not open her eyes.

Africa

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“Going to Church”

Theme: Role of religion in the African American family and community.

Africa

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“Big Band”

Theme: The importance of music (jazz music in this case) to the African American Community.

Celtic Fo

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“Walls and Doors”

Possibly this painting is about the recurring dream of a library without books where history & knowledge live inscribed in walls ...it's content, whether painful or joyful...transformed into an alphabet of colored light.

Celtic Fo

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“Harmony”

Theme: Harmony and spirituality.

Celtic Fo

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“Dreambridge to Ark”

Theme: Each time we close our eyes to go to sleep, we take a journey.

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India

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“Folk Art Black Stallion”

Theme: Independence, strength

Am

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India

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“Seeking Creative Expressions”

Theme: The painter represents his need to create art on a daily basis

Am

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India

n Ketchican Totem Pole

Theme: Totem poles were built to commemorate ancestors and to remember the past.

Mexica

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“Angry RebelliousDoll”

Theme: Hand crafted by an extremely poor artist to give a voice to those seeking political and economic freedom

Mexica

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“Bright Ocean Flower Trees”

Theme: Represents the beauty of Mexico

Mexica

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Huichol Mural made with coloured string

Theme: The painting seems to speak of the busy nature and diversity of the community.

Vario

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“Thanksgiving Autumn Country Farm RuralAmericana”

Theme: Rural America is a land of plenty

Vario

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“Angel Inn”

Theme: Eat, Drink, and be Merry

Vario

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“David and Catherine Crane”

Theme: Marriage is _(You fill in the blank on this one)