For Immediate Release
Additional Information: Dr. Beth Admiraal
Assistant professor of political science, (570) 208-5900, ext. 5754

Local Latino artists to showcase works in King’s Widmann Gallery

April 11, 2008 – Five local Latino artists working in a variety of mediums, including sketches, oil landscape paintings, watercolor and sculptures, will showcase original creative works in the Widmann Gallery at King’s College in an exhibition, titled “Creating an Identity: Latino Artists in NEPA,” from April 21-May 30.
 
Creative works include sketches by David Castro, a student at Coughlin High School; oil landscape paintings by Henry Rodriguez of Wilkes-Barre; watercolor paintings and charcoal sketches by Rod Gereda of Kingston; and, acrylic paintings by Alina Tellez-Bueno, who is temporarily residing in Scranton. Made of a variety of materials, including cardboard, acrylic paint and fabrics, Hector Tellez of Scranton creates “Catrinas,” which depict four scenes of traditional Mexican festivities, including the “The Day of the Dead.”
 
 Artists will discuss their work during a gallery talk from 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 25, in the Widmann Gallery. The exhibition is free and open to the public.  Gallery hours: Mon. through Fri., 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat. and Sun., as arranged. The Widmann Gallery is located in the Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, between North Franklin and North Main streets.
 
For more information, see the Experiencing the Arts Calendar at www.kings.edu or contact Dr. Beth Admiraal, assistant professor of political science, at (570) 208-5900, ext. 5754.

Made of a variety of materials, including cardboard, acrylic paint and fabrics, Hector Tellez creates “Catrinas,” which depict four scenes of traditional Mexican festivities, including the “The Day of the Dead.”

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