Wednesday, April 27, 2005

"Mythic Visions: Yarn Paintings of a Huichol Shaman"

Yarn paintings by the Huichol Indians of Mexico are outstanding vivid
works of textile art in which strands of brightly colored yarn are
applied to boards thinly coated with beeswax. In May, Charlotteans will
be able to experience the wonder and splendor of this art when the
Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg (PLCMC) brings:"Mythic
Visions: Yarn Paintings of a Huichol Shaman". The exhibit focuses on the
paintings of one shaman-artist, José Benítez Sánchez, considered the
leading Huichol artist using the medium.

Location: Gallery L, Main Library, 310 N. Tryon St., Charlotte
Date: May 1- June 27, 2005
Time: The exhibit will be open during library hours.
Cost: Free and open to the public.
Information: For more information, please call 704-336-2074

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