| May 28, 2010 - Jun 12, 2010 |
In celebration of the 300th anniversary of the city of Beaufort's charter, nationally recognized artist Amiri Geuka Farris has created 20 new paintings that honor the past and present and future of the city of Beaufort .
The city of Beaufort is renowned for its impressive lowcountry feeling, antebellum architecture and Gullah culture. In honor of Beaufort's 300th anniversary, the 20 moderate-sized paintings will be on sale for $300 dollars
Farris's work is highly collected and this will be a good opportunity to view and collect his new works: the opening reception will be on Friday May 28 from 5:30-9pm, a meet and greet as well as poster signing with the artist will take place.
Artist Amiri Geuka Farris is known for his dynamic works of art. His works uses a social realist style combined with original imagery to create art that celebrates life and his contemporary experiences. Amiri’s works are full of exuberant color and intimate personal experiences. His deep engaging layers invite you to look deeper into the painting, where images and colors dance across the canvas in an energetic display of expression. His work has been exhibited in major venues nationally and internationally, from the US. Capital in Washington D.C., to Paris, France and St. Petersburg, Russia.
Farris was named the 2008 Artist-of-the-Year at Historic Penn Center National Historic Landmark on St. Helena Island, South Carolina. Farris is an professor of art at The University of South Carolina Beaufort where he teaches studio and fine arts. His art work was featured as part of 2010 USCB's Golden Jubilee Celebrating 50 Years of Higher Education in the Lowcountry.
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