Mon December 9 - Tue December 24, 2019
Call for Nominations! "Portraits of Oakland Chinatown"
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Call for Nominations!
When you think of Oakland Chinatown, what memories and people come to mind? A favorite restaurant where you would spend time with friends and family? Community leaders or volunteers providing services that were meaningful to you?
Nominate someone (or yourself!) to have their portrait painted by local self-taught artist, Leon Kennedy, and included in the upcoming exhibition "Portraits of Oakland Chinatown."
Email nominations to [email protected] with the following:
1) Name & Contact info of Nominator (you)
2) Name & Contact info of Nominee
3) 1-2 paragraphs about why Nominee should be included in "Portraits of Oakland Chinatown."
4) 1-2 photos of the Nominee as a JPG attachment. These will be used to create their portrait if selected.
About the Exhibit
See Oakland Chinatown through Leon Kennedy's distinctive artistic style.
"My dream is to connect to all the people's dreams."
Leon Kennedy's Art lies somewhere between the struggles of his community and the faith that guides them. When viewed, the observer is directed away from the struggle and toward salvation along a path Mr. Kennedy has constructed. Considered one of the top self-taught artists in the country, Leon's inspiration and ability is achieved through divine intervention. "My gift is not natural, it's spiritual. Like Moses; my ideas come from God."
Regardless of the year, the subject, the medium, or the material; each work is undeniably his own. Perhaps no other artist has a more recognizable style than Leon Kennedy.
Co-sponsored by Oakland Asian Cultural Center and Oakland Public Library.
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When you think of Oakland Chinatown, what memories and people come to mind? A favorite restaurant where you would spend time with friends and family? Community leaders or volunteers providing services that were meaningful to you?
Nominate someone (or yourself!) to have their portrait painted by local self-taught artist, Leon Kennedy, and included in the upcoming exhibition "Portraits of Oakland Chinatown."
Email nominations to [email protected] with the following:
1) Name & Contact info of Nominator (you)
2) Name & Contact info of Nominee
3) 1-2 paragraphs about why Nominee should be included in "Portraits of Oakland Chinatown."
4) 1-2 photos of the Nominee as a JPG attachment. These will be used to create their portrait if selected.
About the Exhibit
See Oakland Chinatown through Leon Kennedy's distinctive artistic style.
"My dream is to connect to all the people's dreams."
Leon Kennedy's Art lies somewhere between the struggles of his community and the faith that guides them. When viewed, the observer is directed away from the struggle and toward salvation along a path Mr. Kennedy has constructed. Considered one of the top self-taught artists in the country, Leon's inspiration and ability is achieved through divine intervention. "My gift is not natural, it's spiritual. Like Moses; my ideas come from God."
Regardless of the year, the subject, the medium, or the material; each work is undeniably his own. Perhaps no other artist has a more recognizable style than Leon Kennedy.
Co-sponsored by Oakland Asian Cultural Center and Oakland Public Library.
Call for Nominations!
When you think of Oakland Chinatown, what memories and people come to mind? A favorite restaurant where you would spend time with friends and family? Community leaders or volunteers providing services that were meaningful to you?
Nominate someone (or yourself!) to have their portrait painted by local self-taught artist, Leon Kennedy, and included in the upcoming exhibition "Portraits of Oakland Chinatown."
Email nominations to [email protected] with the following:
1) Name & Contact info of Nominator (you)
2) Name & Contact info of Nominee
3) 1-2 paragraphs about why Nominee should be included in "Portraits of Oakland Chinatown."
4) 1-2 photos of the Nominee as a JPG attachment. These will be used to create their portrait if selected.
About the Exhibit
See Oakland Chinatown through Leon Kennedy's distinctive artistic style.
"My dream is to connect to all the people's dreams."
Leon Kennedy's Art lies somewhere between the struggles of his community and the faith that guides them. When viewed, the observer is directed away from the struggle and toward salvation along a path Mr. Kennedy has constructed. Considered one of the top self-taught artists in the country, Leon's inspiration and ability is achieved through divine intervention. "My gift is not natural, it's spiritual. Like Moses; my ideas come from God."
Regardless of the year, the subject, the medium, or the material; each work is undeniably his own. Perhaps no other artist has a more recognizable style than Leon Kennedy.
Co-sponsored by Oakland Asian Cultural Center and Oakland Public Library.
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When you think of Oakland Chinatown, what memories and people come to mind? A favorite restaurant where you would spend time with friends and family? Community leaders or volunteers providing services that were meaningful to you?
Nominate someone (or yourself!) to have their portrait painted by local self-taught artist, Leon Kennedy, and included in the upcoming exhibition "Portraits of Oakland Chinatown."
Email nominations to [email protected] with the following:
1) Name & Contact info of Nominator (you)
2) Name & Contact info of Nominee
3) 1-2 paragraphs about why Nominee should be included in "Portraits of Oakland Chinatown."
4) 1-2 photos of the Nominee as a JPG attachment. These will be used to create their portrait if selected.
About the Exhibit
See Oakland Chinatown through Leon Kennedy's distinctive artistic style.
"My dream is to connect to all the people's dreams."
Leon Kennedy's Art lies somewhere between the struggles of his community and the faith that guides them. When viewed, the observer is directed away from the struggle and toward salvation along a path Mr. Kennedy has constructed. Considered one of the top self-taught artists in the country, Leon's inspiration and ability is achieved through divine intervention. "My gift is not natural, it's spiritual. Like Moses; my ideas come from God."
Regardless of the year, the subject, the medium, or the material; each work is undeniably his own. Perhaps no other artist has a more recognizable style than Leon Kennedy.
Co-sponsored by Oakland Asian Cultural Center and Oakland Public Library.
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