Solo Show Publicity

Help us get the word out about Rabi's show!

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Contact:
Nancy Weis-Sanfo
612-501-9597
nancy@yarbidesign.com

Solo Show by Rabi Sanfo

Minneapolis, MN, 4/10/10 – Please join metal sculptor Rabi Sanfo April 22-May 2 at the Frank Stone Gallery. Sanfo will exhibit “Kassena Collection,” a new series of bas relief metal wall art which combines two art traditions from his native country, Burkina Faso.

In early 2009, Sanfo first created a lion hunting shield by wrapping copper, brass and steel sheets around carved wood. This wrapping technique is based on the traditional method of shield and throne making of wrapping leather and tin around wood. He then began to create wall art by combining the wrapping technique with the Kassena style. Kassena women in southern Burkina Faso make architecturally organic and geometric murals on their mud houses. “This collection is my way of translating in a more modern way the richness of my culture,” Sanfo said.

Sanfo returned to Burkina Faso in December 2009 to learn additional lost wax bronze casting techniques. Sanfo said, “My newest sculptures are taller and more expressive in their poses and positions. This is an evolution in my work.” These bronze sculptures and others made in steel will also be in the show.

The Frank Stone Gallery is located at 1224 2nd St NE in Minneapolis. Gallery hours are Thursdays through Sundays, 12-5pm. The opening reception is Friday, April 23 from 5-9pm featuring a live solo performance by local singer Chastity Brown.

For more information, visit www.yarbidesign.com or call 612.227.8960.

High resolution images are available upon request.

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About Rabi Sanfo Rabi Sanfo, a Burkina Faso native, immigrated to Minneapolis in 2004. Since then, he has put his welding background to use by creating metal sculptures. Although his artistic techniques have evolved over the years, the core theme of his work remains: to share the history and culture of his native Burkina Faso. Sanfo has received numerous awards at juried exhibits and art festivals. He also supports local organizations by donating many pieces a year for fundraising events. Sanfo lives and works in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District.





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Spiritual Art Show Reception

Please join us from 7:30 - 9:00pm Thursday, March 25, for an evening of music and discussion, as part of the 10th Annual Juried Spiritual Art Show.

Elim Church
685 13 Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413

7:30 - 8:15 Music by Kevin Brixius and friends
8:15 - 9:00 discussion NE Mpls Art; NE Churches; and NE Mpls future. Moderated by Nick Legeros, past Pres of NEMAA

Rabi was awarded Honorable Mention for his sculpture "Cain and Abel." Hope to see you then!

Foot in the Door Opening Reception

Opening reception of Foot in the Door 4. I spy Rabi's piece, do you?

Foot in the Door 4 is an open exhibition for all Minnesota artists, which takes place every ten years at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Since 1980, Foot in the Door has celebrated the diversity and enthusiasm of Minnesota's visual arts community.

Foot in the Door 4

Check out Rabi's submission to the MIA's Foot in the Door 4 featured in the Star Tribune.

Hangar 11 Exhibit

Photos from the open studio and exhibit at Hangar 11 Dec 13-25, 2009.

Visit our Website

You may have found that I don't update our blog very regularly. At this time, I definitely use our Yarbi Design website and Facebook account to get the word out about Rabi. So check us out at those 2 sites if you're wondering what we're up to!

Happy 2010!! May it be the best yet.

Hangar 11

Rabi is exhibiting his modern African art for the first time outside of the US and for the first time in his native Burkina Faso. His sculptures feature found objects, brass, copper and steel.

Join Rabi for an exhibit of 6 artists, including his twin brother Raogo who creates mixed media pieces and their cousin, painter Harouna Ouédraogo. Harouna is the president and founding member of Hangar 11, a collective art workshop.

Hangar 11
Secteur 11
Quartier Kologh-Naaba
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Open Studio: December 13-17 @ 10am-8pm
Exhibit Open: December 18-25 @ 10am-8pm

Art enthusiasts can stop by Hangar 11 now until December 17 to watch Rabi and the others create their pieces.

Entertainment and refreshments will be provided during the Opening Reception on Friday, December 18 at 7:30-10pm. Refreshments will be provided during the Closing Reception on Sunday, December 20 at 7:30-10pm.

For directions or questions, please contact Harouna at 70-14-33-84.

Award of Excellence

Rabi received the Award of Excellence - Metal at the 55th Annual Art Fair on the Square in Lake Forest, IL this last weekend. The Art Fair on the Square is the Deer Path Art League’s signature event. This year 180 artists were selected to participate.

He also sold his award winning "Chronicles of a Warrior" to a really nice couple. We were a bit sad to see it go so quickly but know it's going to a great home.

A great couple from Argentina were our neighbors at the fair: Marisa and Daniel. We ended up getting a trio of Marisa's work. Check out her other paintings and if you're interested, we actually do have a few that we're trying to sell for her.

Ant Finds a Home

Rabi donated the Industrious Cooperative Ant, a sculpture he made for the MN DNR which was on display at the 2008 MN State Fair, to South St. Paul. It blends in pretty well at the Wildflower Levee Park. Check out the article about the donation. Rabi was officially thanked by the city at their city council meeting on July 20th.

Chronicles of a Warrior

From the display on Nicollet Mall today.