Mixed media artist Nora Musu has been se to exhibit her artwork at the 2014 Harlem Fine Arts Show Chicago hosted at The Merchandise Mart in Downtown Chicago, October 31 – November 2. Musu’s work will be featured amongst a collection of artists curated and presented by Faie Afrikan Art Gallery – where she recently debuted her “Mah Rhythm” collection.
“I just love Nora’s aesthetic,” said gallery owner Faye Edwards. “Her work floats somewhere between painting and sculpture.”
Musu’s works primarily use an innovative blend of acrylic polymer, iron and copper particles, enhanced by a process of rusting and patina, to create a three-dimensional sculptural relief effect that is reminiscent of ancient African stone and wooden sculpture. Her pieces have been exhibited internationally, including the DuSable Museum (IL), the Museum of Science and Industry (IL) and the United Nations.
Edwards will also present works from renowned doll-maker Rukiya Brown and mixed media/sculpture artist D. DelReverda-Jennings, among others. “It promises to be very outstanding group,” said Edwards. “This is the first year that [HFAS] has come to Chicago and the first time that I’ve exhibited. It’s a new venture that I hope will place the gallery and all of the artists in front of a new audience.”
Presented by JWD Enterprises Inc., the Harlem Fine Arts Show is one of the largest and most prestigious collections of works featuring emerging and established African-American artists from around the world. In celebration of its fifth year, the HFAS has brought its annual event on tour to the cities of Atlanta, Martha Vineyard and, now, Chicago. More than 10,000 art aficionados are expected to attend the three-day exhibit. Artists from past shows have included Leroy Campbell, Danny Simmons, Corinthia Peoples, Elizabeth Baez, Woodrow Nash and True African Art.
The Harlem Fine Arts Show Chicago exhibit takes place October 31 – November 2 at The Merchandise Mart, located at 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL. Admission is $10/advance, $15/door.
For more information on Nora Musu, please visit noramusu.com. To purchase advanced tickets to HFAS, please visit hfas.org.