Each month, the Fourth Wall Arts Salon provides a rich program of Fine Art, Music, Dance, Theatre, Poetry, and

Topical Lectures on Art & Culture to arts patrons and enthusiasts. Emerging Philadelphia artists and intellectuals of

high caliber are asked to present or perform their work. They gain exposure to an ever broadening community of

colleagues and professionals, and in turn these communities are entertained, enriched, and educated by their experience.

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May 28, 2011 - 1 Year Anniversary SalonDoors open at 6:30pm | 7:30-9pm Arts Program9-10pm Artist Reception - Gourmet Vegetarian Food/Open Bar & Wine

FeaturingSuspect 9

Returning May 2010 ArtistsNina "Lyrispect" Ball | Brinae Ali | Ran'D Shine

Ernel Martinez | Bernard Collins | Jimmy Crack Corn

LocationHome of the Original Salon

Media Bureau725 N. 4th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19123

15% DiscountAfter Salon

BERNARD COLLINS"My paintings are a reflection of my desire to understand the human body and

soul. As an African American artist I have had to balance my educational

background which has been firmly grounded in European (traditional)

techniques such as glazing, under-painting etc and my desire to capture the

liveliness and innovativeness that is present in African American culture. The

painted faces that have become important to my body of work represent the raw

creative energy that pulses within all people of color. My models have always

been my fellow artists, writers, poets, rappers, singers etc. In the future I want

to expand this body of work to include some very young and elderly subjects.

Their life experience will be reflected in the way I apply the paints to their faces

and bodies."

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