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GALLERY EXHIBITIONS PART ONE REGISTER ONLINE: classweb.townofcary.org 17 February ART55 Cary Senior Center Tuesday, February 21–Friday, March 24 Artists Reception: Friday, February 24 | 3–5 p.m. Media: Mixed Sponsored by the Friends of the Cary Senior Center and the Fine Arts League of Cary, this show will feature two-dimensional art made by local residents over the age of 55. Awards will be given at the reception. For more information, including eligibility and entry rules, call the Cary Senior Center at (919) 469-4081 beginning January 14. Carol Kroll: Contemporary Mixed Media Sculpture and Fine Craft Page-Walker Arts and History Center Wednesday, February 22–Friday, April 14 Artist Reception: Friday, February 24 | 6–8 p.m. Media: Lagenaria (hard shell gourd)/Mixed Kroll shares, "A deeply felt connection to the natural world compels me to create art from nature. Inspired by their form, texture, and history, I grow and use hard shell gourds as my substrate. My work is an exploration into the beauty and wonder of natures' designs; that which connects all of life." Kulsum Tasnif: Journey to the Good Life Page-Walker Arts & History Center Wednesday, January 11–Saturday, March 4 Artist Reception: Friday, January 27 | 6–8 p.m. Media: Mixed In "Journey to the Good Life," Kulsum Tasnif tells the story of migrants and refugees in various phases of their journeys. Through the use of cultural patterns, illustrations, Arabic calligraphy, and audio accounts (only during reception), her work strives to connect the audience with the universal human struggle of loss, pain, and the basic need for survival. Amanda El Jaouhari: Soulful Strangers Page-Walker Arts and History Center Wednesday, January 11–Saturday, March 4 Artist Reception: Friday, January 27 | 6–8 p.m. Medium: Photography Personally connecting with the subjects of her street portraits, Amanda El Jaouhari transitions from observer to participant in "Soulful Strangers." Challenging ideas of race, gender, and socioeconomic status by photographing the essence of what it means to be human, the artist invites you to see yourself in the reflections of others. Nature's Beauty—Tulips, Sunsets and Reflections: Michael Weitzman Herbert C. Young Community Center Gallery Friday, January 27–Sunday, March 26 Artist Reception: Friday, January 27 | 6–8 p.m. Media: Photography, on canvas and metal Celebrate the joy of nature with striking landscape and nature images by New York and Cary nature photographer Michael Weitzman. His work can be found in many private collections, and several of his pieces have been acquired for permanent display in patient rooms by Duke Hospital. Weightlessness of Forgiveness: Maya Freelon Asante Cary Arts Center Gallery Friday, January 27–Sunday, March 26 Artist Reception: Friday, January 27 | 6–9 p.m. Gallery Talk: Friday, January 27 | 6:30 p.m. Media: Mixed Media installation, photographs, and monoprints "Let go with me, Make room for joy The weightlessness of forgiveness Seeks peace! With Love Art + Life + Grief + Love + Beauty + Now" WEIGHTLESSNESS OF FORGIVENESS