| DOUBLE CONSCIOUSNESS: An Artistic Montage of One Body with Many Souls
Fairfield County Connecticut’s 2008 African-American Art Exhibit As every story has two sides, African Americans acknowledge and are doubly conscious of their multi-faceted tale. Double Consciousness artistically reveals the rich and complex chapters that comprise the fascinating history of African American people. Participating artists are of African, Haitian and African-American descent. Their works of art educates audiences on the challenges faced by the African American...who longed to attain self-conscious manhood...to merge his double self into a better and truer self...making it possible to be both African and American, without losing the opportunity for self-development and societal acceptance. In addition, the exhibition also intends to raise awareness and invoke thought-provoking discussions on the W.E.B. Du Bois concept of DOUBLE CONSCIOUSNESS which is the manifestation of two souls inhabiting one body simultaneously; as in the genetic African spirit and American influence which inhabits the African-American psychic consciousness. OPENING RECEPTION: RICH FORUM, February 7 from 6 to 8 pm. The reception is free, open to the public, includes cultural music and refreshments. This is the 5th year that General Electric's African American Forum (GEAAF) has proudly sponsored Fairfield County's African American Fine Art Exhibition and Community Reception. For more information, contact The Stamford Center for the Arts Cultural Fine Arts Program at 203-977-8203. "Double Consciousness" will be on display from Martin Luther King, Jr. Day through March 2, 2008 Rosenthal Gallery Sackler Gallery General Electric Cultural Fine Art Gallery In Celebration of African American History Month - February 2008
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