art review

Art Exhibit Review:
 
WITHIN: we all breathe the same air
Sculpture by  Rev. Kong Xin (SLim)
 
August 25 - September 5, 2008
Ronald Williams Library
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 N. St Louis Avenue
Chicago, Illinois, 60625
 
I walked into the Northeastern Illinois University Library and was immediately embraced by this exhibit titled WITHIN. The floor instillation was so delicately placed and at first glance I immediately saw a portrait of the Bodhidharma, a reoccurring theme in Kong Xins work. This instillation seemed to evolve as I stared at it, I noticed the interaction with the arrows on the floor giving reference to a meditation labyrinth. When I realized that this entire instillation was created by at least 200 + miniature sculptures of what looked to be ceramic leaves, but at closer observation they looked like bowing silhouettes, I was amazed at the artist dedication and patience in creating this piece. There were numerous amounts of sculptures in various sizes and statures displayed around the reception area of the library. These sculptures created by Kong Xin are exceptional works of art and many of them look as ancient and revered as the practice of meditation.
Her attention to detail and craft is a learned discipline and gives insight into her life as a Buddhist nun. 
Her homage to Bodhidharma is apparent, his silhouette and countenance peaks out at you continually through her work and becomes a comforting character of peace.
 
by Lesley Martinez
 
 
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Prss.Release Transit Theatre Co. presents "Stage Reading of Mr Welfare"

Transit Theatre Co. Presents The upcoming stage reading of Mr. Welfare, "A Homage to the late August Wilson" promises to be a reading you would never want to miss. A stellar cast of Chicago's finest theatre giants has been gathered for this event.
The reading will take place at the Freedom Hall, located at 410 Lakewood Boulevard in Park Forest, Illinois on the date of Saturday, September 13th at 3pm; a reception will follow.
Tickets are $7, and can be purchased in advance if you call 312-965-0595, at the door.

Mr. Welfare is a story about a tavern owner who is faced with the decision to help the alderman by providing shelter to several homeless citizens in the community:
This is a story about accountability to self and others.

All Media coverage is welcome and Press Comps. are available upon request. If your Media Group would like an interview with Transit Theatre Co. or Wendell Etherly, please call 312-965-0595

Wendell Etherly is the 2008 Recipient of the Illinois Arts Fellowship award for Playwrights and one who has found abundant success within the Chicago Theatre District. In 2005 he joined the Black Playwright's Initiative in association with the Black Ensemble Theater. His plays include: Let no man put asunder, Son of a Preacher man, The Inheritance, The Red Summer, A Love Misplaced, Carnal Savior, 22nd & Sterling, Driving Capone, Between Legs & Open Ears, Broadway Hoax and Surrogate.
Mr. Welfare was selected for the 3rd Annual Black Playwrights Festival 2007 hosted by the Black Ensemble Theater.
Mr Welfare has been published by Ink Spill publishing and is now in book form and can be ordered through www.createspace.com/3350520 , or Amazon.com for $15.
Wendell Etherly will be in attendence to sign all copies of his play.
Press flyer attached and ready to print and distribute.





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