South Side Community Art Center presents Son of Man Book II Works by Artist Raymond Thomas offer a r

PRLog (Press Release) - Oct. 3, 2012 - (CHICAGO)  -- The South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC) will host a special art exhibit, “Son of Man (book II): A reVision of the Christ “ that opens on Friday, October 5th with a reception from 6 - 9 p.m.  
The exhibition is the second in a three-part series of acrylics, mixed media and collage works, in which artist Raymond Thomas repurpose those images, stripping away dogma and traditionalized visual tenets to create a new vision of the Christ; a “re-vision” of personal spiritual relevance, not only for himself but for his community and for society as a whole.
Thomas’ imagery for this series is set within a contemporary urbanized landscape that echoes the sentiment of Matthew 11:19 which reads:  “The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’ But wisdom is proved right by her deeds.”
He uses abstraction and abstract expressionism to create “mini-series” within the larger concept. His hope is when experienced together, his works will convey the idea of the multiple planes of reality in which The Son of Man exists and operates in our minds, body’s and spirits.
The opening reception is free to the public and the he exhibit will run through November 3 at SSCAC.

What:   Art Exhibit “Son of Man (book II: A reVision of the Christ”, hosted by the Southside  Community Center


When:     Opening Reception           Open to Public
               Friday, October 5                        October 5  16-November 3
           6:00-9:00 p.m.    .                10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

          Artist Talk                             Closing Reception
          Saturday, October 27             Saturday, November 3
          2:00 - 5:00 p.m.                     2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Where:    South Side Community Art Center
                3831 S. Michigan Ave   
        Chicago, IL 60637

For more information call 773-373-1026

About the South Side Community Art Center
Currently the South Side Community Art Center continues to act as a resource for the arts community locally and abroad.  As the oldest African American Art Center in existence it takes pride in its past and present contributions to the development and showcasing of emerging and established artists.