Current Exhibition
Migrations: Helen Zughaib
Inspired by Jacob Lawrence’s 1941 seminal Migration Series, Zughaib’s Syrian Migration Series allows for an exploration of the contemporary consequences of the post WWI peace through the lens of the current Syrian conflict and the mass migration it has triggered.
The Treaty of Versailles that ended World War I resulted in the creation of modern borders in the Middle East that have lasting effects on today’s geopolitics. Zughaib’s Syrian Migration Series seeks to refocus attention on the modern Syrian crisis and give voice to those affected, particularly the experience of women and children migrants and refugees.
The series is an interpretation of Jacob Lawrence’s 1941 seminal Migration Series depicting the mass movement of African Americans from the Southern United States to points north and west. Known as The Great Migration, this defining period in American history was ignited during President Wilson’s first term by the start of WWI and the demand for labor in urban centers and amplified by the political, social, and economic repression of African Americans in the South. The intersectionality of the Great Migration and the present-day Syrian migration reframes these domestic movements within a global context.
Events
Art in Context screening: Making NEPA Home
Join us on Wed., February 4, at 5:15 pm for this special screening.
Making NEPA Home is a new original documentary from WVIA. WVIA Filmmaker Kara Washington, produced, directed and edited the documentary, with cinematography by WVIA producer/director Alexander Monelli. This documentary is part of WVIA’s We Stand Against Hate initiative, which shines a light on stories of resilience, unity, and cultural diversity.
*Registration is required. Email melissa.carestia@wilkes.edu to reserve your spot.
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Artventurers: Pattern-Palooza
Sordoni Gallery Artventurers, invites young explorers and their families to discover the world of art through creativity, curiosity, and hands-on fun. Each session offers a hands-on activity and storytime with the Osterhout Free Library. New Artventurers will receive a free sketch book to collect their badges.
For this Artventurers meeting, we will be exploring pattern with two different activities. Looking at Bauhaus artists, we will make cut-paper geometric patterns and then create our own tessellations inspired by Islamic art.
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Art In Context Immigration Panel
Art In Context Immigration Panel Discussion with Helen Zughaib and Wilkes University Faculty, and moderated by Andreea Maierean, Ph.D. This panel will be centered on immigration stories.
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Cocktails & Culture
Diamond City Partnership and Sordoni Art Gallery are thrilled to announce that Cocktails & Culture is back! Join us to take a closer look at the current exhibition featuring a tour from the artist herself, Helen Zughaib. The night will be filled with Lebanese cuisine and live music. This is a popular event not to miss!
Registration is required. Tickets are $30 per person, or $25 for gallery members
Registration will open soon!