Áshe: New Works by James Phillips
featuring the Jitterbug Waltz Series and others

International Visions Gallery is pleased to announce its upcoming exhibition, Áshe: New Works by James Phillips, featuring the Jitterbug Waltz Series and others (October 6 – November 6, 2010). Áshe, an African word meaning “life force,” is communicated through brilliant colors and bold geometric forms that radiate from figures in motion.

African spiritual heritage is the essence of Phillips’ visual language. While Phillips is aligned with the Weusi Artist Collective and AfriCobra (of the Black Arts Movement, 1960s-70s), his accomplishments “are highlighted rather than mirrored by his association with these groups,” according to the artist. “The motifs, images and icons found in my work are copied, reshaped and integrated into a contemporary artistic aesthetic,” Phillips states.  

Sunburst, acrylic on paper, 15x20"	Jitterbug Waltz Series: Dancing in My Head, acrylic on paper, 12x16"	Jitterbug Waltz Series: Moonwalkin Forward, acrylic on paper, 15x20"
Jitterbug Waltz Series: Conflict and Double Consciousness, acrylic on paper, 12x13"	Jitterbug Waltz Series I, acrylic on paper,10x12"	Study for Power is Knowledge, Knowledge is Power, acrylic on paper, 8x8"
Water Bearer, acrylic on paper,11x15"	Jitterbug Waltz Series: Duck Walkin' Chuck, acrylic on paper, 15x20"	Jitterbug Waltz Series: Upbeat, acrylic on paper, 20x30"

October 6 - November 6
Opening reception: Saturday, October 9,
6:30pm -8:30pm