Chetwynd Stapylton Gallery Celebrates Black History Month
February 6, 2003
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The brilliant wall hangings of the Mapula women of South Africa come to life for all to see during a special benefit for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland. In an event that begins at 6:00 p.m. on February 12, 2003, individuals will be invited to bid on the Mapula women’s interpretation of the Blazers, as well as view and purchase the many pieces available.
In addition to the Blazers wall hanging, Nigerian artist Nnamdi Okokwo will auction a sculpture, fifteen percent of all sales and the door price of $25. Per person and $40 per couple will also go the Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland.
The Mapula Embroidery Project is a women’s cooperative that works to benefit the people of South Africa’s Wintervelt Region. Some of the pieces currently hang in the Smithsonian Institute.
“This event is helping on so many levels,” said Tessa Papas, gallery owner. “It not only helps and empowers the women and people of an extremely impoverished community in rural and drought stricken area, but it exposes the people of Portland to this incredible art, and helps the children in our own community.”
The gallery will also feature the work of Nigerian artist, Nnamdi Okonkwo, who sculpts African women in bronze.
The brilliant wall hangings of the Mapula women of South Africa come to life for all to see during a special benefit for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland. In an event that begins at 6:00 p.m. on February 12, 2003, individuals will be invited to bid on the Mapula women’s interpretation of the Blazers, as well as view and purchase the many pieces available.
In addition to the Blazers wall hanging, Nigerian artist Nnamdi Okokwo will auction a sculpture, fifteen percent of all sales and the door price of $25. Per person and $40 per couple will also go the Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland.
The Mapula Embroidery Project is a women’s cooperative that works to benefit the people of South Africa’s Wintervelt Region. Some of the pieces currently hang in the Smithsonian Institute.
“This event is helping on so many levels,” said Tessa Papas, gallery owner. “It not only helps and empowers the women and people of an extremely impoverished community in rural and drought stricken area, but it exposes the people of Portland to this incredible art, and helps the children in our own community.”
The gallery will also feature the work of Nigerian artist, Nnamdi Okonkwo, who sculpts African women in bronze.
