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3rd Annual Westonka Horticulture Day

Garden and Landscape Vendor Fair open to the public.

Mound Westonka High School
5905 Sunnyfield Rd
Mound, MN 55364

April 5, 2008
8am-3:30pm

Spinny Bird
Found Objects

Artist Statement

My art is contemporary African art inspired by my country, Burkina Faso, and Africa in general. Through my art, I want to share the rich and impressive history and culture of West Africa.

The shapes of my sculptures, furniture and decorative objects are inspired by words, stories, fables and situations that come into my mind, and my culture. By the magic of bending, grinding and welding, I try to give these inspirations a form, an expression and a touch of life so when I get lost in a deep contemplation, I feel like they are living.

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Je fais un art contemporain Africain qui m’est inspire par mon pays le BURKINA FASO et par l’Afrique en général. A traves mes œuvres, je voudrais partager les riches et impressionnantes histoires et la culture de l’Afrique de l’ouest.

Les lignes et formes des mes pièces me sont inspirées par ma culture, des mots, des histoires et fables qui me viennent a l’esprit. Par la magie du pliage, du meulage et du soudage, j’essaie de leur donner une forme, une expression et une touche de vie pour que quant je me perds dans un profonde regard, que je les sente vivre.

Re-Purpose Art Show

Re-Purpose means: re-think, re-use, re-build, re-vive. We aim to answer the questions of “Where does it come from?” and “Where does it go?” All artwork participating in the show contains 75% or more re-used materials.

AZ Gallery
Northern Warehouse Building
308 Prince St #130
St Paul , MN 55101

Opening Reception
April 4, 2008
5-8pm

Exhibition Open
April 4 – 20, 2008

Gallery Hours
Fridays: 5-8pm
Saturdays & Sundays: 10am-2pm

Motorcycle

Found objects

9.5 x 3.5 x 4.5

Contributions: African Risk and Responsibility in Minnesota

Contributions: African Risk and Responsibility in Minnesota

Obsidian Arts
734 E Lake Street # 220
Minneapolis, MN 55407

March 1st-May 31st, 2008

Opening Reception
Saturday, March 1
7pm

Participating Artists

Aziz Osman, Koffi Mbairamadji, Rabi Sanfo, Blandine Wolesse, Benjamin Kofi, and Constant Kpami

Community Discussion

"The State of Africans in Minnesota"
Saturday, May 17
7pm

Film Series
Thursdays at 7pm

March 13
"Le Mediateur"

March 20
"Bruly Bouabre's Alphabet"

March 27
"Photo Souvenir"

Bronze Training in Ouagadougou

Rabi and his twin brother Philippe participated in a bronze training during our recent visit to Ouaga. Their schoolmates Hamidou and Harouna are bronziers at the Village Artisanal de Ouagadougou. With Hamidou and Harouna's patience and guidance, they learned the lost-wax casting process.



If you're in the neighborhood, give them a call at 76-67-31-08 or 76-04-77-32. Merci beaucoup Hamidou et Harouna!

Spiritual Art Delivered

"You of Little Faith" travelled across the pond last month, thanks to the generosity of Nick and Rosie. It will stay on display chez Sanfo, meaning it was a gift for Rabi's mom back in Burkina Faso.

Be sure to check out this year's Spiritual Art Show. Rabi won't be participating this year, but we still want to support our dear friends!

2008 Spiritual Art Show

Salvation Army

2727 Central Ave NE

Minneapolis, MN 55418

March 9-14

3-7pm

Soul On Ice

Soul On Ice

Understanding the value and depth of Black Culture

The Soap Factory
518 2nd St. SE

Minneapolis, MN 55414

Feb 23 - Mar 23, 2008

Opening Reception
Saturday, Feb 23, 2008
7-11pm

Honoring Black History Month the Soap Factory presents the largest group exhibition on Black Culture by Minnesota artists of color.

The title was inspired by author and activist Eldridge Cleaver, from his book “Soul on Ice”, reflecting on the turbulent times of the civil rights movement from which he built a culture consciousness which is still active in our lives today.

Soul on Ice will be a rare opportunity to view an exhibition of over sixty Minnesota artists of color, an exciting and chilling art experience. The Soul on Ice exhibition will literally be a chilling new art experience, as the Soap Factory Gallery will not be heated during the run of the show. Visitors and attendees will need to bundle up wearing winter gear while viewing Stone Cold Art.

Soul On Ice is curated by Pat Phillips and the TAWU (The Art Within Us) artist group sponsored by Obsidian Arts. TAWU artists regularly develop and participate in group and individual exhibits, art-history based educational programs and events.

Artist Discussions

Obsidian Arts

734 E Lake St #220

Minneapolis, MN 55407

"The Ethical Contract and Grants and Fellowships for Artists"

Led by Ernest Bryant. Available at the discussion will be a grants package compiled by Seitu Jones.

March 8th, 2008

2-4pm

"Black Culture Talk"

Open discussion with community leaders on the subjects of raising culture consciousness, the future of culture through our children, and cultural leadership.

March 22nd, 2008

2-4pm

Soul Eater
Found objects
12.5 x 4.25

20th Annual Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity

For the first time, the University of St. Thomas will be giving out the Friend of the Forum and Winds of Change awards at its Multicultural Forum. Rabi created these inaugural sculptures.

St. Paul RiverCentre
175 West Kellogg Boulevard

St. Paul, MN 55102

Feb 20-21, 2008

Awards presented Feb 21st at 1pm

Mother Earth
Steel
20"

"Unity (Umoja)" Exhibit

“Unity” (Umoja)

Hennepin County Government Center
300 S Sixth St
Tunnel Gallery
Minneapolis, MN 55487

Feb 1-29, 2007
Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This group exhibit, celebrating Black History Month, includes work by TAWU artists.