For all our art loving readers, this one is for you.
Shiri Achu’s art comes from everyday, unsurprising yet
unexpectedly vivid moments, times, places and objects. She seeks to capture the
spirit of her subjects and make them come alive through form, colour, texture
and tone. She draws insight from her travels but in general her inspiration is
very broad; from natural moments captured in Africa to still objects, from the
human form to the human in action.
Ever increasingly so, one of the aims of Shiri Achu’s art is
to showcase the African cultures worldwide. It’s also to bring back the fond
memories to those in the diaspora. She finds beauty in the woman carrying her
child on her back and going her way, She finds beauty in the old lady who makes
her ‘achu’ in her dark outdoor kitchen for her grandchildren.
She finds beauty
in the African fabrics, she finds beauty, envy even, in the young girl climbing
the tree!! So she paints these images. For her they are beautiful moments and
for that moment, whilst she works on that piece she buries herself in the story
and in the culture.
It’s been 5 years since Shiri Achu’s first solo exhibition held
at St Augustine's tower in Hackney. Since then she has been given the award of
'The best Artist in Brent' by the Brent Council. London and has been fortunate
to have exhibited in various exciting places/events/ cities. These include; The
Commonwealth Secretariat, The houses of Parliament and The Olympic African
Village. Cities include; Adelaide, Lisbon, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Las Vegas and
Chiang Mai to name a few.
As well as exhibiting, Signed Limited Shiri Achu Art Prints
can be bought at The Smithsonian Institution & The National museum of
African Art in Washington DC USA and can also be purchased from Naprstek Museum
of Asian, African and American Cultures in Prague.
Shiri Achu Art has also been featured in the book
‘'International Contemporary Masters VII' (Published by World Wide Art Books)
as well as in numerous magazines, blogs, TV shows such as BBC TV Show ‘Show me
the Monet’ Series 2.
Today, Shiri Achu is excited to present to London, for one
week only ‘35 In Print: London’.
The exhibition will largely consist of 35 Framed Signed
Limited Edition Shiri Achu Art Prints. You will be able to purchase these
limited edition signed prints at very affordable prices!
There will also be a raffle on the night. Three lucky people will win signed limited
edition framed prints worth £250 each. £35 of every print sold
and proceeds from the raffle will be used to fund an exciting new project in
Cameroon. Details will be revealed at the exhibition.
Live music from the fabulous
singer, Amaka who will be travelling all the way from Germany to perform at
the opening party.
Shiri Achu Art looks
forward to welcoming you at "35InPrint: London".
Venue: The Strand Gallery; 32 John Adam Street, London, WC2N 6BP
Date: 19th - 25th April 2014
Venue: The Strand Gallery; 32 John Adam Street, London, WC2N 6BP
Date: 19th - 25th April 2014
For more information:
Email: shiri@shiriachuart.com
Twitter: @shiriachuart
Facebook: SHIRI ACHU ART
Stay sweet
Dulce
xxx
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