Artist Dari Debuts Her Rainbow Men Exhibition
May 20th, 2015 - Coral Springs, FL
ORIGINAL ARTWORK OF PRESIDENT NELSON MANDELA AND DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. TO BE HIGHLIGHTED IN THE "RAINBOW MEN" ART EXHIBIT
Washington, DC - May 4, 2015
The Sol Studio, Harlem, NY, is pleased to present, Rainbow Men: Strength of Character, Community & Courage featuring the work South African civil rights artist, Dari. The exhibit includes paintings and sculptures honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and President Nelson Mandela. The Rainbow Men gallery will run from Thursday, June 4 - Saturday, July 18, 2015 at the Washington, D.C. Economic Partnership with an opening reception on Friday, June 4 from 6:00p - 9:00p.
Dari’s “Rainbow Men” series is inspired by the civil rights work, philosophies, and peaceful ideologies for change that were shared by Gandhi, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and President Nelson Mandela. Amongst her civil rights work, Dari's "WOMAN EVOLVE" series of bronze sculptures are well known gender equality works. She was commissioned to create a 13,600lb granite monument paying tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr that will be installed outside the Northwest Regional Library in Coral Springs, Florida. This will be the first MLK monument in Broward County.
The proceeds of all her civil rights work benefit education and scholarships, in her attempt to uplift the lives of young people who could conceivably make a difference in the future. Presently, the Martin Luther King Committee of Coral Springs will receive the scholarship funds. Dari states, “The issues of civil rights, gender equality, non-violence, child abuse and slave trafficking are always uppermost in my mind. The survivors of and activists against these atrocities are my greatest inspiration.”
The Rainbow Men exhibit will be held at the Washington, DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP), 1495 F St, NW 202-661-8670. The exhibit is open daily from June 5 through July 18, 2015.
ABOUT DARI
Dari was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. Having been born and raised in apartheid South Africa, Dari was made very aware of injustices and human rights abuse at a young age. She supports non-violent change and equal rights for all. The proceeds of all her civil rights art-work is channeled into education and scholarships. Presently, the Martin Luther King Committee of Coral Springs will receive the scholarship funds. Her wildlife and equestrian paintings fund her studio, allowing her to work pro bono on civil rights issues.
More of Dari’s art can be viewed at www.dariartist.com
ABOUT THE SOL STUDIO
The Sol Studio celebrates the arts with exhibition spaces in Washington, DC, New York City and Boca Raton, FL. The dynamic creative spirit of the studio is ignited by the diverse urban culture of its flagship location in central Harlem. As a neighbor to iconic venues, such as the legendary Apollo Theatre, Minton’s Playhouse, and The Studio Museum in Harlem, The Sol Studio celebrates the creativity of honored and emerging artists from around the world and engages the public with myriad creative expressions.
ABOUT WASHINGTON, DC ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP (WDCEP)
The Washington, DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP) is a 501(c)(3) organization aimed to promote economic development and business opportunities for Washington, DC and enhance the city’s economy through jobs creation, increased tax revenues, retaining existing businesses, and attracting new businesses. The WDCEP facilitates economic development through business attraction and business retention programs and activities including site location assistance, educational seminars and workshops, networking and relationship building events, and serves as a key resource for DC economic development information. The WDCEP publishes several reports throughout the year including the DC Development Report, DC Doing Business Guide, and Neighborhood Profiles. For additional information, please visit www.wdcep.com.