eIN Fine Arts
Woven
Images
Soon Jung Hwang trans-
lates the two elements of
her cultural background
into an exhibition, "Prints
and Paper Weaving Im-
ages," to be seen Sept. 4-28
at the Lawrence Street
Gallery, 6 N. Saginaw, Pon-
tiac.
Her Korean/American
experiences form the back-
drop for her work, which
- blends two loves, painting
and printmaking. She Soon Jung Hwang: Craft Objects #1, monoprint, 1991.
weaves two or more unre-
lated pieces together to express her existence in one unity.
Images are slashed and woven with foreign elements to form abstract visuals, steps
she discusses at an opening reception from 7-10 p.m. Friday, Sept 6. (810) 334-6716.
Military Allegory
Cloth flags of the Asafo, the war-
rior group of the Fante people of
Ghana, will on display at the Wets-
man Collection from Sept. 27-Nov.
9. The flags combine West African
expressions of allegoric imagery
and proverbs with influences from
European military banners.
Fante craftsmen created flags
using applique patchwork and em-
broidery on cotton, silk and satin.
The cloths served as instructive vi-
suals during festivals and cere-
monies involving religious, ethical
and social values.
Professor Nii Quarcoopome, as-
sistant professor of the Department
of History of Art/Center for Afro- Fante craftsmen: Asafo (warrior) flags,
American and African Art at the Ghana, 20th century.
University of Michigan, will speak
during the opening reception, 6-8 p. m. Friday, Sept. 27, at the gallery,
132 N. Woodward, Birmingham. (8 10) 645-6212.
Rags To Riches
Geometric cups, archaeological cups, confus-
ing cups, ornamental cups, cultural cups, dec-
orated cups and textural cups will be featured
Sept. 7-Oct. 12 at the Sybaris Gallery, 202
E. Third, Royal Oak.
"Cup As a Metaphor II," which showcases
the works of 28 ceramic artists from all over
the country, builds on a popular exhibit held
at the gallery in 1991. The opening reception
runs from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7.
Louis Marak: Handled Cup, ceramic and glazes, 1996.
The cups of invention and adventure will
include pieces created specifically for this show. The more contemporary designs were
planned to dramatize spatial, perspective and optical tensions or provide forms to trigger
contemplation. (810) 544-3388.
Detroit History
William A.P.ostick, who was the
administratof-and secretary of
the Detroit Institute of Arts for
30 years, uses painting, print=
making and calligraphy skills to
share his memories of the city.
Through an exhibit that runs
Sept. 20-Oct. 5 at the Preston
Burke Gallery, 12 Mile at Hal-
st,ed, Farmington Hills, Bostick
recalls historical sites from the
city — the old City Hall, the
Wayne County Building and the
skyline as seen from Windsor. William
A. Bostick: The Frank J. Hecker House, Detroit, hand-colored
The show includes 89 works lithograph,
1974.
spanning the artist's career,
which has included teaching,
book design, ceramics and writing. He will be present for an opening party from
5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20. (810) 488-0200.
information, including photos or slides, three weeks prior to publication date, to Gail
Zimmerman, Fine Arts Editor, c/o The Jewish News, 27676 Franklin Road, Southfield,
MI 48034; information may be faxed to (810) 354-6069.
Alvin Loving Jr.: Red Hook
#6, rag paper and acrylic
paint on plexi back, 1995.
Alvin Loving Jr. left Detroit
in 1968 to pursue his career
in New York, where he cre-
ates collage paintings con-
structed with strips of rag mat
board painted with acrylic in
vivid colors.
The artist's manipulation of
form and application of color
dramatize his strong feelings of
expression.
Loving's work comes home Sept.
21-Nov. 2 at the G.R. N'Namdi
Gallery, 161 Townsend, Birmingham,
and Loving comes home for the reception,
6-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. (810) 642-2700.
Home Jewelry
Attention to detail and finish-
es, the hallmark of fine jewelry,
also will be the hallmark for a
furnishings show at the Detroit
Gallery of Contemporary Crafts
— "Jewelry for the Home."
Specialty household acces-
sories — furniture, lighting,
wall pieces — fill the gallery
Sept. 7-Oct. 5. Metal, glass, fiber
and wood forms are featured to
demonstrate the kinds of de-
signs that can accent and dis-
tinguish very basic items filling
residential rooms.
The gallery, at 104 Fisher
Building, Detroit, will spotlight
the works of Thomas Carbone,
Peter Czuk, Julie and Ken Gi-
rardini, and Gary and Carol
Magakis among many others.
(313) 873-7888.
Chris Simon Celli: Ceramic vase, 1995.
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