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During March, the Michelson Museum
of Art in Marshall, Texas, will feature the work of renowned Zimbabwean Shonan
artist Tawanda Sarireni and 14 other Shonan artists. All are in a co-op called
“Mystery in Stone, of which Sarireni serves as chairman.
The exhibit encompasses
approximately a dozen pieces. Fifteen percent of the proceeds raised from the
exhibit will go to Mystery in Stone’s “Art for AIDS” project, which provides
education and treatment for Zimbabwe HIV/AIDS patients. Sarireni explains,
“There’s been a lot of negligence in Zimbabwe, particular to small communities
because we live miles away from (civilization) where there’s no radio,
television access, and there’s been negligence coming to educate people of the
HIV.”
Museum spokeswoman Bonnie Strauss
stated that the museum was especially honored to host the exhibit in
conjunction with Black History Month. Of Sarireni, Strauss declared, “We are
thrilled with his work and the opportunity to enjoy and learn for all ages.
Everyone in the community has had a part in welcoming him, and the artists have
really rallied around.” Sarireni states that exhibit viewers will get to see
the diverse work of 15 different artists who grew up as friends in the same
culture, but he emphasizes that each work of art is distinctive and unique.
The Friends of AIDS Foundation is
dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for HIV positive individuals and
empowering people to make healthy choices to prevent the spread of the HIV
virus. To learn more about The Friends of AIDS Foundation, please visit: http://www.friendsofaids.org.
TOGETHER WE REMAIN STRONG!
