FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com JUNE 5, 2014 • THE QUEENS COURIER 33 Women of the Diaspora The Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning Presents Unique “Exhibit Within An Exhibit” Fashion meets fi ne art in a fresh new exhibit opening this weekend at the Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning. The exhibit will feature the debut fashion illustrations of artist and Fashion Institute of Technology graduate Stephanie PhaFa Roy, which will be displayed amongst pieces of fi ne art on loan from Galleria Noire in what the curators have deemed “an exhibit within an exhibit.” “We are calling the overall exhibition ‘Women of the Diaspora’,” says Philippa Karteron, CEO of Galleria Noire, who curated the fi ne art pieces along with her daughter, Malikka Karteron. “Stephanie’s debut exhibit is called ‘We Be Rational’, and it includes a diverse range of drawings she created featuring women of color whose aesthetics inspired her.” Roy’s work consists of sixty original color drawings, which are strongly rooted in her New York City upbringing. “I was inspired by growing up in Brooklyn, where I was constantly surrounded RATIONAL an exhibit within an exhibit "WOMEN OF THE DIASPORA" by vibrant colors and artwork,” explains Roy. “As I became an adult, I realized that my own experience as black woman was not showcased by characters on television. I decided to create these unique characters by drawing them myself.” Roy, who also created the frames on which her drawings will be displayed, says that she looks forward to seeing viewers’ reactions to her work and feels honored to have her pieces displayed alongside fi ne art. “Galleria Noire has so many epic pieces in its collection, and it means the world to me to see my work surrounded by other legendary artists,” says Roy. Galleria Noire, which is a family-owned business that recently ran an weberational.indd 2 5/29/14 7:22 PM exhibit commissioned by Resorts World Casino titled “All That Jazz,” is making strides in supporting up-and-coming young artists like Roy. “I fi rst met Stephanie at a conference, and her work was one of the fi rst things that drew WE BE my eye,” says Malikka Karteron. “My mother and I are excited to have this opportunity to expose her drawings to an even larger audience.” The exhibition will open with a reception on Friday, June 7, at 6p.m. at the Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning. For more info, visit www.jcal.org. MEMORIALS BY PARKSIDE Your Expression, Our Creativity • Footstones • Inscriptions • Monuments • Restorations • Mausoleums • Pre-planning A monument is the opportunity to perpetuate your memories of an especially loved and revered family member or friend. Memorial art is our way of helping you to express that memory. The monument you select will be a personalized illustration of your tribute. SHOWROOMS: For Information or to Make an Appointment Call Our Monument Consultants want to learn about you and your family. With their vast experience helping families, they will create a highly personalized memorial or headstone that is a true reflection of a life well lived. Understanding your family will help us assist you in designing a lasting and unique tribute to your loved one. When you work with PARKSIDE to create your family memorial, you can expect the highest quality granite and superior craftsmanship. We stand behind our memorials with a perpetual warranty that guarantees that your family’s memorial will last into the future. There is both sorrow and joy experienced while selecting a monument. You will experience sadness as fond memories emerge and happiness in being able to commemorate a life of blessing and hope. 98-60 Queens Boulevard Rego Park, New York 11374 2576 Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11234 www.memorialsbyparkside.com 718-896-9100 RENEW YOUR SPIRIT & JEWISH CONNECTION JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY OUR ISRAEL CENTER OF CONSERVATIVE JUDAISM JUDAISM THE CARING COMMUNITY Learn more about us by watching our video at www.iccj2004.org FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: Gale Schott, Office Administrator TELEPHONE: 718-591-5353 EXT. 11 E-MAIL: [email protected] Israel Center of Conservative Judaism 167-11 73rd Avenue, Flushing, NY 11366 Rabbi Robyn Fryer Bodzin Telephone: 718-591-5610 e-mail: [email protected] /ICCJQueens @ICCJ_Queens
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