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The Gite Gallery Presents Summer On The Serengeti Wednesday July 19th...

Lloyd Gite is pleased to announce the opening of Summer On The Serengeti a collection of expressive contemporary African paintings that evoke the lush spirit of the continent. The Gite Gallery (2024 Alabama) will open Summer On The Serengeti Wednesday July 19th with a cocktail reception at 6:00 pm 's8211; 8:00 pm. Partial proceeds from the evening's8217;s sales will benefit the Bread of Life charity of St. John's8217;s United Methodist Church. The exhibition will run through Saturday August 12th.



The lush and sensual paintings of Summer On The Serengeti are rendered by some of Africa's8217;s most celebrated contemporary artist; Oladapo Alao; James A. Ronald; Shane Mark Harty; Victor Odoi and John Atta Mensah.



Oladapo Alao hails from the Oshogbo School, the most esteemed art school to emerge out of Africa. The Oshogbo's8217;s artist use an array of varied techniques from beadwork, cement sculpture, metal works and paintings on canvas. Alao's8217;s work is influenced by Yoruba mythology (God of Thunder), contemporary literature and life in Nigeria. His world recalls Hieronymus Bosch, a world where animals move freely with humans.



The themes of James A Roland's8217;s works are normally inspired by the environment in which he dwells; the contemporary African city. 's8220;My style ranges from realism to abstraction and semi-abstraction,'s8221; Roland says. 's8220;I also use these themes to portray Ghanaian life; the social and economic struggles and values of its people.'s8221;



Shane Mark Harty began creating collages as a hobby while working as a designer for a leading clothing manufacturer. Spontaneous and unusual, Harty's8217;s collages are created through a variety of mixed media utilizing spray paint, thinners and magazines.



Described as 's8220;the artist of energy's8221; Victor Odoi profoundly depicts Ghanaian women in most of his works. 's8220;A woman is so beautiful, lovely and attractive,'s8221; Odoi says. 's8220;Anyone wishing to find beauty should look at the woman of Ghana.'s8221;



Like his contemporaries, John Atta Mensah also finds his inspiration in the African milieu. His vibrant and harmonious paintings depict modern African life, particularly as it relates to its colorful market places. 's8220;Art is a talent that comes from our maker.'s8221; Mensah says he was not born with his talent but has developed it through focus and consistency throughout his career.



The Gite Gallery is located in Houston's8217;s Midtown at 2024 Alabama. Gallery hours are Thursday 's8211; Saturday 10 's8211; 6 pm and by private appointment. For more information on The Gite Gallery call 713 523 3311 or visit www.thegitegallery.com

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