AAF Fairfield County ChapterA Virtually Celebration of Black History Through Art

February 23, 2011

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Agenda

Welcome Deb Elam

Introduction of Artists Valerie Cooper

Artists Presentation David Wilson Dane Tilghman Larry Poncho-Brown

Q&A All

Closing Remarks Janine Rouson

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A Celebration of Black History Through Art

Deb Elam, VP Chief Diversity Officer, GE

Welcome!

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A Celebration of Black History Through Art

Valerie Cooper - President of Picture That, LLC

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http://www.picture-that.com/gegallery/africanamerican

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Featured Art Work

All in the Familyby David Wilson

Medium: Digital Collage

Size: 18 x 24 in.

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David Wilson

Featured Artist

"I wish to produce art that focuses on the experiences of my culture and ancestral heritage. There’s a pure beauty within the African American experience that is manifested outwardly in our characteristic hues, features and mannerisms. My art serves an entry point into a greater understanding of self and my rich heritage. Not only am I awakened to the artistic advancements that my Egyptian ancestors provided; I am also filled with pride when my artistic journeys broaden my knowledge of African/African American advancements to the world. It is during the process of creation that I realize my ability to stop time and shape reality into my own personal and universal metaphors. While these metaphors manifest in black, I create for interpretation by all. My goal is to inspire introspection, education and communication."

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Featured Art Work

Beginning Hopeby David Wilson

Medium: Digital Collage

Size: 20 x 16 in.

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Featured Art Work

Wash Womanby David Wilson

Medium: Digital Collage

Size: 16 x 20 in.

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Dane Tilghman

Featured Artist

"Using paint and pencil I create full color narratives calibrating the common moments of humanity chronicled thru nostalgic black and white photography"

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Featured Art Work

Sundayby Dane Tilghman

Medium: Acrylic on CanvasSize: 41 x 63 in.

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Featured Art Work

Pool Hallby Dane TilghmanMedium: Acrylic

CanvasSize: 30 x 40 in.

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Featured Art Work

Alone in Brooklynby Dane TilghmanMedium: Acrylic on

CanvasSize: 48 x 32 in.

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Larry PONCHO Brown

Featured Artist

" My work is a fusion of past and present art stylizations, which capture a sense of realism, mysticism, and beauty. I love depicting positive images that represent the many aspects of everyday African American life and culture. My afrocentric creations are a reflection of my personal values and pay homage to ongoing themes of unity, family, and spirituality".

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Featured Art Work

Street Songsby Larry PONCHO

BrownMedium: Acrylic on

CanvasSize: 30 x 40 in.

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Featured Art Work

Transcendenceby Larry PONCHO Brown

Medium: Acrylic on CanvasSize: 30 x 40 in.

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Featured Art Work

Heavy Burdensby Larry PONCHO

BrownMedium: Acrylic on

CanvasSize: 30 x 40 in.

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A Celebration of Black History Through Art

Janine Rouson, Executive Compensation, GE

Thank You!

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http://www.picture-that.com/gegallery/africanamerican