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09/25/06

SLU GALLERY EXHIBITS WORK OF 'HEAVENLY FRIENDS'

CANTON - "Heavenly Friends," an exhibition featuring artists from Asia and the United States, will be in the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery at St. Lawrence University from Thursday, October 5, through Wednesday, November 1. The exhibition is held in conjunction with the New York Conference of Asian Studies, being held on campus October 6 through 8.

A slide lecture and discussion with exhibition curator Eric Nakamura and artist Saelee Oh will be held on Monday, October 16, at 4:30 p.m. in Room 123 of the Griffiths Arts Center; it is open to the public, free of charge.

Nakamura, of Giant Robot magazine, states, "Most of the participants [in the exhibition] already know or know of each other from working in the same indie-minded art world. Some artists are just beginning to find an audience, while others have international clients and patrons. These artists are young - all are below their mid-30's and many are in their 20's - but their work is solid and voices firm. Stylistically, their work blurs the lines between creating what is appropriate for contemporary art galleries and taking on more commercial tasks. Media are mixed and matched as well, including narrative illustration, traditional painting, paper-cutting and wood sculpture, with the artwork providing the opportunity for an open, accessible dialogue with viewers. In my mind, this is a dream team."

For more information or to arrange individual or group tours, contact the gallery at 315-229-5174.

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