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Artist Message
Wright Gallery presents an exhibition of original works by renowned artist Luba Lukova. February 2—29, 2012 Opening Reception: Thursday, February 2, from 5—7 PM Wright Arts Center Delta State University 1417 Maple Street Cleveland, MS Tel (662) 846-4720 Gallery Hours: Monday—Thursday, 8 AM—8:30 PM Friday, 8 AM—3:30 PM Closed weekends and holidays. "Intense and unrelenting, pointing out the injustices and foibles of society in an cheerful advertising aesthetic that surprises the viewer with its poignancy." –Saatchi Online TV & Magazine Internationally recognized, New York based Luba Lukova is regarded as one of the most distinctive image-makers working today. Her original art uses metaphors, the juxtaposition of symbols and very few lines and text to best capture the essence of basic humanity. Lukova's solo exhibitions have been held at UNESCO, Paris; DDD Gallery, Osaka, Japan; and The Art Institute of Boston. Her work is included in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art, New York; The Library of Congress, Washington, DC; Bibliotheque Nationale de France; and the World Bank. Her many awards include Grand Prix Savignac at the Inrenational Poster Salon in Paris and Golden Pencil Award at the One Club in New York. She is the author of the critically acclaimed Social Justice poster portfolio, containing visual reactions to many of the pressing issues of our time. The portfolio has been exhibited around the world and in the U.S. including the prestigious art show at the Inauguration of President Obama and, most recently, at the Occupy protests in New York and Washington, DC. Lukova’s new book, Graphic Guts (Clay & Gold), featuring her social commentary art will be published later this year. |
