by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

Painting abstracts are natural for me. I begin painting abstracts by first placing the paint onto the canvas with either brush or touch of my fingers which gives me the freedom to release my mind. I do not use a palette. Instead, I rather explore the possibilities that the paint has by letting the paint come directly from the tube onto the surface. In painting abstracts, I use the concept of color, tone, space, strength, energy, rhythm, imagination and sensual sensation.

by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

Developing collages are very easy and natural for me. As I begin to develop each collage that I create. I first begin by laying out the materials that I will use for creating each collage which consists of paper, canvas, glue and old abstract finger paintings. Then, I apply glue on the old abstract finger paintings and begin to apply it on the surface that I will use in a strategic matter.

Each collage that I develop revolves around my heritage, culture, traditions and is full of energy, sensation and power.

None of the collages that I developed began with a preliminary sketch. I develop each of them with pure imagination and inspiration from spirit from beginning to end. It usually will take me between one day or weeks to complete the collage. The end result usually is different in each collage that I develop.

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

Artist Information Sheet

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).

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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.

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  

by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

Afrika Midnight Asha Abney Abstract Artist Resume

Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

Aashawarrior@aol.com

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.

- Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

Collages are very unique and interesting for me all the time. There are so many ways one can create a collage. I am most inspired and influenced by many collage designers such as Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence and Lois Mailou Jones. I create collages using old paintings, glue and paper. The themes varies from women to music. I create collages that reflect my roots and traditions such as in my most recent collages entitled: Ethnic Woman 1-3, Musical Woman 1 – 2 and Symbolic Woman 1-5. In each of these collages, there is a different message and composition being presented.

While in my other collages, Eyes of A Mother, Abstractions, Black Art, Rhythm and Blues, Ancestral Symbols 1-3,Mask 1-2, and Man and Woman 1-6, there is a theme centered around relationships between the subject and the composition that is very distinctive.

For me creating collages is very always meaningful and natural, usually never know the end result.

Copyright © 2008 by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney

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Cordially,

Afrika Midnight Asha Abney