Eastern Light: A Solo Exhibition by Abebe Zelelew at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center January 24th, 2014 – February 28th, 2014

DALLAS – The Oak Cliff Cultural Center presents Eastern Light: A Solo Exhibition by Abebe Zelelew, a collection of mixed-media works inspired by his life in Ethiopia. The exhibition will be on view January 24 to February 28, 2014 at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center, 223 W Jefferson Blvd., Dallas, TX 75211. A reception for the artist will be held Friday, January 31^st, 2014 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This exhibit and reception are FREE and open to the public. 

Eastern Light features a metamorphosis of raw materials depicting the choreographic gestures of the working men and women of Ethiopia. Zelelew’s work captures the essence of African culture and lifestyle through traditional African wood carving techniques and cubist painting on hardwood panels. The end result is a beautiful display of color, line, texture and shape, leaving a long-lasting impression of Ethiopian culture.

Abebe Zelelew graduated from the School of Fine Arts of Addis Ababa with a degree in graphic arts. He has held solo and group exhibitions in Texas, California and Washington D.C., and internationally in China, Djibouti, Ethiopia, France and Greece. His work is included in the National Museum of Ethiopia in Addis Abeba, Chateau de la Court d’Aron, Saint-Cyr en Talmondais, France, and private collections around the world.

The Oak Cliff Cultural Center is located in a historic storefront in the vibrant commercial district of Jefferson Avenue in Oak Cliff; the Oak Cliff Cultural Center opened its doors in August 2010. The facility was purchased and renovated by the City of Dallas through the 2003 Bond Program to function as a permanent City-owned arts center where residents and visitors of Oak Cliff could experience a variety of arts and cultural programs. The 5,000 sq. ft. storefront features a visual arts gallery and a dance studio/rehearsal space. The Oak Cliff Cultural Center is open Tuesday/Thursday, 3:00-9:00 p.m., Wednesday/Friday, 3:00-6:30p.m., and Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

The City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA) works to enhance the vitality of the City and the quality of life for all Dallas citizens by creating an environment wherein arts and cultural organizations can thrive so that people of all ages can enjoy opportunities for creative expressions and the celebration of our community’s multicultural heritage. Our mission is to establish a cultural system that ensures that ALL Dallas citizens and visitors have an opportunity to experience the finest in arts and culture. The OCA is advised by an 18-member Cultural Affairs Commission appointed by the Dallas City Council. The OCA manages the city’s Cultural Contracts, Community Artists and Public Art Programs; oversees six cultural centers including the Bath House Cultural Center, Latino Cultural Center, Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, Oak Cliff Cultural Center, and South Dallas Cultural Center; and operates the city’s classical music radio station, WRR101.1FM. More information on the programs and services provided by the OCA can be found at www.dallasculture.org

 

 

 

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