Amiri Farris, a Bluffton, SC interdisciplinary artist who was named the 2023 Penn Center Artist in Residence, creates works involving history, culture, perception and time. His large-scale paint and collage pieces are vibrant and bold, depicting a fusion of both representational elements and abstract objects. A closer look is always rewarded when viewing Farris’ highly intricate works. The reception and artist talk for this exhibition will be on July 25 from 6–8 p.m. Farris will also host a zine workshop on July 27 from 2–4 p.m. where participants can create a small book using their own drawings, writings and collages. Registration is required for this event, the link for which can be found at accgov.com/10970/Amiri-Farris.
WHO: Amiri Farris
WHEN: July 25, 6–8 p.m. (artist reception) & July 27, 2–4 p.m. (zine workshop)
WHERE: Lyndon House Arts Center
HOW MUCH: FREE!
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