Abstract Artist, Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

New Abstract Paintings Created by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney Slide Show can be viewed at

http://www.slide.com/r/_RM2PJJp6T_TtRcyHxWYoqjFp0yTNa0m

Each abstract painting in the slide show portrays a different message and imagery. Each of them paintings is either inspired by other reknowned abstract painters or life itself.

Enjoy the slide show entitled: New Abstract Paintings Created by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney!

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Abstract Artist,  Afrika Midnight Asha Abney provides an array of programs. Among them include:

School/Career Programs– Offers programs for kindergarten through high school audience, by introducing students to basic art terms and techniques of fine arts and introducing students to professional artists such as Lois M.Jones, Romare Bearden and Jacob Lawrence are just to name a few, as well as inviting special guests.

Community Workshops – Offer workshops for all ages in the area of painting, drawing, collage design and mask design.

Additionally, abstract artist, Afrika Midnight Asha Abney, also is available for commissions, flyer design services, consignment projects or exhibitions.

For complete information and fees, please feel free to contact her at Aashawarrior@aol.com

Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

Phosphorescence Magazine Accepts Art Submission on April 7, 2008

Phosphorescence Magazine has selected and accepted one of Afrika Midnight Asha Abney’s art pieces, on April 7, 2008, which was entitled: Abstractions, for the next issue which will debut at the end of June 2008.

Phosphorescence Magazine is a publication that has many different aspects to it. The goal of the magazine is to promote unity through art. Many different kinds of art have been included in the magazine thus far. Things like book reviews, music reviews, movie reviews, photography, short stories, artwork, humor essays, and poetry all will be considered.

About Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

Afrika Midnight Asha Abney is a Native Washingtonian. She primarily is considered as an abstract painter.Afrika is also a collage, flyer, and mask designer. However, she has created several figurative drawings and paintings. Afrika also has taken several photographs of landscapes, cityscapes, community events, workshops, and other subjects.

She is influenced by such artists as Jorge Somarriba, Marvin Sin, Lois M. Jones, Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, and Sam Gilliam. Afrika is a member of several art organizations based in Washington, DC region. Some of her favorite artists include Michael Brown, Sam Gilliam, Jacob Lawrence, Romare Bearden, and Lois M.Jones.

Afrika was nominated in 2001 for the Mayor's Arts Award in the category of Outstanding Emerging Artists. She also has received recognition from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and the Congregational Arts Caucus.

For further information about Afrika Midnight Asha Abney, please visit her artist website at http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/afrika-abney.html and you may also visit her artist blog at http://abstractartistafrikamaabney.bloghi.com

For further information about Phosphorescence Magazine, please visit them at http://www.myspace.com/phosphorescencemagazine and http://www.phosphorescencemagazine.com

New Collages Releases

by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

Musical Man.

8 ½ x 11. Mix Media Collage on Paper

2008. Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

Musical Man is a mix media collage inspired by the works of Jacob Lawrence and Romare Bearden and music of many jazz musicians across the globe.

Musical Symbols

8 ½ x 11. Mix Media Collage on Paper

2008. Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

Musical Symbols is an abstract mix media collage inspired by the works of Romare Bearden.

Afro Woman

8 ½ x 11. Mix Media Collage on Paper

2008. Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

Afro-Woman is an abstract mix media collage.

Artist                           Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

Artist Statement         Art is an important expression of life that documents the thoughts, experiences, and traditions of an individual.  Art is the power to create a specific piece using various materials hightened by tone, volume, depth, and definition.  Art is the tool for healing the mind, body and spirit. Art is the colors that glow upon the eyes of both the artist and the viewer. Art is the beauty of the human eye.

The artist frequently is engaged in a dual relationship: one with the materials used for creation; the other with the perceived audience. Allowing the audience to gather its own perspective and to find its own story.

I believe it is truly a blessing to be an artist.

For Art comes natural to me.

Style                            Abstract

Background    Afrika Midnight Asha Abney is a Native Washingtonian. She primarily is considered as an abstract painter.Afrika is also a collage, flyer, and mask designer. However, she has created several figurative drawings and paintings. Afrika also has taken several photographs of landscapes, cityscapes, community events, workshops, and other subjects.

She is influenced by such artists as Jorge Somarriba, Marvin Sin, Lois M. Jones, Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, and Sam Gilliam. Afrika is a member of several art organizations based in Washington, DC region. Some of her favorite artists include Michael Brown, Sam Gilliam, Jacob Lawrence, Romare Bearden, and Lois M.Jones.

Selected Publications The Washington Afro-American (August 20 - August 26, 2005), DC North (April 2005), Inspire Me Café: The Shelf (November 1, 2005),A Singular Creation Newsletter (March 1, 2006), Art Crit (April 5, 2006 & January 8, 2007), and East of the River -- Southeast Stylings (June 2006).

Prices                          $20 and up!!!

Inquire for Discounts at Aashawarrior@aol.com

Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/afrika-abney.html

http://abstractartistafrikamaabney.bloghi.com

Being An Artist

by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

Being an artist takes a lot of patience, honor, commitment, and dedication to the practice of the arts. The key elements and qualities that generally some people forget or fail to complete is believing in themselves! If one believes in themselves, then one can achieve with gratification of mainstream society!

Being an artist sometimes means soaring high with the stars or trying a new approach to conveying the message. The role of the artist is to communicate to society through representation or non-representational forms using art as the vehicle for expressing feelings or views.

Being an artist means flowing with the dynamics of everyday living and lifestyle. As for me, being an artist is my mission to the world, to open their eyes to new evolution of culture and love all forms of art and traditions.

Upcoming Exhibitions

August Member Show at Moca DC
August 8,2008 -  August 30, 2008

Opening Reception, August 8, 2008 at 6:00pm

Closing Reception, August 30, 2008 at 6:00pm

MOCA DC - 1054 31st St NW, Washington, DC