West Orange Arts Council Presents “Unidos Juntos de Nuevo”
in Observance of Hispanic Heritage Month
Exhibition on display: Now through October 26, 2024
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange Arts Council (WOAC) presents Unidos Juntos de Nuevo (United Together Again) an art exhibition in observance of Hispanic Heritage Month. Together we celebrate our multicultural community with a diverse tapestry of art about our backgrounds, stories, and experiences. This exhibit, installed by gallerist Rey Arvelo, features the works of Judyann Affronti, Peter Astor, Victor Cuya, Lyman Dally, Mary Franklin, Stanley Gavidia, Kathleen Heron, Carol T. Jenkins, Chris Mauro, Cathleen McCoy Bristol, Frank Niccoletti, Sylvia Padilla, Giselle Reyes Jimenez, Linda Strobert, & Juan Yusa.
Photo: Classical guitarist/singer and jazz harmonica player Enrico Granafei will play a selection of Spanish and Latin tunes.
Unidos Juntos de Nuevo can be viewed through October 26, 2024, by appointment at the West Orange Arts Center on 551 Valley Road, West Orange. The community is invited to a free Artists’ Reception on Saturday, September 21, from 4-7 pm, at the West Orange Arts Center.
See work from Sylvia Padilla (of Puerto Rican and Ecuadorian heritage) which incorporates Pre-Columbian references. Hugo Stanley Gavidia Tolentino (El Salvador) seeks insight into the truth through an exaltation of the mind or the soul. Giselle Reyes Jimenez presents postcards of her memories of Cuba, delicately and poetically drawn on old rice paper from the island. Inspired by the traditional arts of central Mexico, Judyann Affronti’s felt collages are her interpretations of Huichol and Tejuantepec embroidery, Jalatlaco street art, Zapotec alebrijes, Talavera pottery, and Teotitlan rug weaving. The warmth of emotion exudes from the canvas of the “Innocence” series by Victor Cuya.
The WOAC Gift Shop will highlight hand-crafted home accents and bath products as well as specifically created and selected exhibit-related items, jewelry, pottery, and one-of-a-kind pieces.
The West Orange Arts Council’s mission is to cultivate, inspire, and support the arts in West Orange. Area artists and community leaders remain the core of this all-volunteer organization that operates the West Orange Arts Center Gallery and Gift Shop at 551 Valley Road, West Orange, NJ. For more info visit www.woarts.org, www.facebook.com/woac.org or EMAIL US HERE.
