Fwd: Opening Reception: Alibaba Awrang — From Kabul to Litchfield Hills

[Jim Finnegan]

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Subject: Opening Reception: Alibaba Awrang — From Kabul to Litchfield Hills

Be Part of a Special Evening That Blends Art, Culture, and Community!

Opening Reception This Saturday, August 22nd 3PM to 5PM The exhibition opens with a reception on Saturday, August 22, from 3:00–5:00 p.m. at the Washington Art Association’s Sunshine Center, 11 Green Hill Road, Washington Depot, and continues through September 19. The exhibition is both a celebration and an opportunity. As Arman and Arezo prepare to begin college, the support of their family, scholarships, and financial aid will help make this next chapter possible. Proceeds from the sale of Awrang’s work will provide an additional source of support as the siblings pursue their education and look toward the future.  Awrang’s own story is one of extraordinary resilience. Read Full Press Release Here  This video offers an intimate look at Alibaba Awrang’s artistic practice and his lifelong relationship with Nasta'liq calligraphy. Awrang discusses transforming poetry into visual form, using the movement, rhythm, and beauty of individual letters to express emotion and meaning. He also reflects on more than three decades devoted to the art of calligraphy and its deep connection to the literary, spiritual, and cultural traditions of his homeland. View and Purchase Works

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