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Artwork inspired by Katrina
October 5, 2005
CARROLLTON, GA - Hurricane Katrina has become an inspiration for art majors at the University of West Georgia. For several weeks, three 8-foot high wooden panels have served as a canvas of tributes for Katrina victims.
The
salvaged wood, covered with oil and acrylic paints, Madonnas, poignant
photographs and newspapers, will make its way to the Department of Art’s
Atlanta gallery show, Inside the Perimeter, in the Castleberry Hills Art
District, Oct. 7-29.
“The intent is to use the process of drawing and imagery to create a visual tribute to the victims,” said Eilis Crean, assistant professor in the UWG art department.
The piece is open to anyone interested in participating in this communal work of art Oct. 3-7 and is located in the atrium of the Humanities building. Some materials will be provided. The panels will be auctioned off at the closing reception Oct. 29 with proceeds going toward Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.
For more information about the project and the exhibit, contact the Department of Art at 678-839- 6521.
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