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    Where Art Originates - Artists and the Creative Process: Writer Karen-King Aribisala

    Where Art Originates - Artists and the Creative Process: Writer Karen-King Aribisala

    Djerassi Resident Artists Program

    October 30, 2008

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    Where Art Originates: Artists and the Creative Process.

    Lecture Series to Feature Artist Performances and Insights to Their Work

    The public is invited to explore the creative process and personal approach to artistic growth in a series of five exciting lecture evenings featuring nine 2008 Djerassi Program resident artists. Participating artists represent a wide range of artistic expression and will perform and speak about their work. Each program will conclude with a Q & A session with the featured artist(s).

    Literary Reading by Karen-King Aribisala
    Afro-Guyanese writer Karen-King Aribisala (Lagos, Nigeria) received her PhD in African and West Indian Literature from the University of Sussex in England. Currently a Professor of English at the University of Lagos in Nigeria, her work has been widely published in Africa, Europe, the United States, Canada and Australia. While at Djerassi, she plans to work on "Shakespeared Black," which “reacts to the history of colonization and the insidious use of education of the colonized…”

    • Ticket Info

      Tickets: Free
      RSVP required

      Info Phone: 650-329-2366

    • Dates & Times

      Dates:
      October 30, 2008

      Times:
      7pm

    • Venue Info

      Palo Alto Art Center

      1313 Newell Road Palo Alto, CA 94303

      Full map and directions

    • Parking Info

      A free lot as well as free street parking is available at the center.

    • Accessibility Info
      • Wheelchair Access

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