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August 12, 1987, Portland Observer, Page 5 KUSASA: African American Artists by Charlotte Lewis A reception was held August 6th for the KUSASA: African American Artists exhibit at Graystone Gallery. The crowd of elbow-to-elbow art enthusiasts were greeted with quite a diverse show. KUSASA is defined in Zulu language as "tom orrow ". Today, non white artists do not have the opportunities or respect attributed to other artists. Visibility is limited and "First World A rt" has been suppressed in its original form and source; and has been seen in the guise of German Expres sionists, Surrealists and Abstract Expressionist work. Picasso, Klee, Moore, Modigliani and others have been especially influenced by African art. Ali Mazrui, scholar, author and creator of "The Africans", has said that the African American and Black South African will play an important role in the world tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. The artists exhibiting in KUSASA have had the unique experience of being influenced by suppression, slavery and colonialism. Their black heri tage has not been widely recorded or documented. How does a person draw from creative experiences under these circumstances? How does a Black artist answer certain questions concerning identity and receive rein forcement to achieve creative expression? Through these challenges they must search the cobwebs of their minds and try to recall their ancestor s cultural roots; and although they must work through the interruption of slavery, they must begin to gather up those threads to create a continuum of the gifted artisans who preceded them. Hopefully, they will continue to generate, to educate and to demonstrate their own cultural experience, tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. The KUSASA exhibit is a selection of works from twelve artists. Adriene Cruz exhibits some of the most colorful fibre art ever, with new design patterns. Sherrian Haggar works warmly in molded clay forms, and Kathy Millard's work displays striking techniques in earthenware. Richard Brown's photography is a statement from his Nicaragua trip which brings us close to our Central American sisters and brothers; and Samuel Bryant s photos are a flash of nudes in motion; joining Michael Grice s historical display using the video medium. Mark Little has submitted a sensitive group of paintings with subjects from an American experience. Kathy Pen- YOU ARE WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT 84 N.E. K illin g sw o rth • 281 0499 "A warm spirit of fellowship always" , ' *** fi''**? M ¿¡fax’ ■ iiv Ark o f Saien .'hurt it o i'fio d in C hrist C a llo w peace w ith Tuesday 7 30 p m Bible Band Thursday Choir Rehearsal 7 00 p m Sunday • Sunday School 9 1 5 a m Morning 11 15a m Worship 6 30 p m Y.P W .W Evangelistic 8 00pm Worship Tuesday Friday Noon Day Prayer Friday The Pastor Speaks 7 30 p m. a l i w e n . n H o lin e s s tn liw u l w h ic h m a n s h a ll s e e oc Saturday M orning Prayer 9 00am . Un Lorò S crO y momrry 1<MJ0 A M SWOOr KAAR 148UAM Dw GOSPEL MEETING NOTICE A ugust 8-13,1987 Church of Christ, Piedmont Congregation 5338 N. B o rth w ick Portland, Oregon Sunday, A ugust 9: 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. M onday - Thursday, A ug u st 10-13: 7:15 nightly Kick-Off Activities: Saturday, August 8 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. — Annual Songfest 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. — Benefit Banquet for Southwestern Christian College Speaker — Evangelist R.B. Dulin, Dallas, Texas For further details, contact Bill Hunter, 285-2956 A N N O U N C EM EN T OFTHE EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL BAPTIST CHURCH TALKING BIBLE SCHOOL 3939 NORTH M IS S IS SIPP I Rev. E. D. C A N N O N , Pastor PHONE 282-5417 A m in Linder and J e ffre y B row n were am ong the crow d th a t gathered at the G raystone Gallery fo r the opening o f KUSASA: nington and Charlotte Lewis' paintings show the Black experience in a figu rative manner. Tom Unthank works in abstract form with the use of strong color and line. Charles Tatum show fragments of experiences in bits and pieces of wood, shiny and matte, to create sculpture; and Al Goldsby shares an experience in nature using soft flowing metal. African American artists throughout the world are beginning to have more recognition, and given the excitment shown at the Graystone Gallery reception, the exhibit will be a welcomed cultural contribution. KUSASA. African American Artists exhibit will be shown at the gallery Tuesdays through Sundays until September 6th. Fashion Show And Luncheon First Annual March of the African American Male Forum The First Annual March of the African American Male Forum will be held Saturday, August 15, 1987, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The march will begin at N. Killingsworth and Interstate and will end at N.E. Holladay. The purpose of this march is to foster African American male u nity and to show concern for the beautification of our community. We will clean up and pick up any debris along the route; and display a positive image to our children and women. Join in the movement! Call 289-4915 for more information. Women of the Episcopal Church of St. Philip the Deacon will present an August Fashion Show and luncheon, Saturday, August 15, 1987, from 12:30 to 3 p.m. in the parish hall at 120 N.E. Knott Street. Patsy Andrews of P.A. Productions will be presenting Fashions Now and Then along with contemporary apparel for women, including the full figure woman, children and men by national and local designers. Raina Beavers, 1985 Rose Festival queen, will be commentator. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. followed by the fashion show. Tickets are ’ 10.00 and are available from the church women or by calling Ida McClendon, 282-0724. Coupons will be distributed for purchase of items shown from local stores. Black United Front 8th Annual Unity Day THE MOUNT OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH N.E. First & Schuyler • 284 1954 John H Jackson. Minister, M Ed , M D 9 30 A M Church School 1 1 :0 0 A M Congregational Worship 5 00 P M Vesper Service 10 00 A M Baptism Fourth Sunday Dedicated to the memory of ROBERT K. 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