Recap of some Materials used on Wednesday, 1st September, 2021 Fraser Centre, Milngavie c & Seminar, Tie & Dye workshop with STITCH-ED Embroidery group led by Ruth Blakey and Jane
Recap of some Materials used on Wednesday, 1st September, 2021 Fraser Centre, Milngavie c & Seminar, Tie & Dye workshop with STITCH-ED Embroidery group led by Ruth Blakey and Jane
The African Art Exhibition titled Expression. Hosted by Johfrim Art and Design and Hidden Lane Gallery, Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
Exhibition was opened from Saturday, 11th January, 2020 to end of March 2020.
Venue – Hidden Lane Gallery, 1081 Argyle Street, Finnieston, Glasgow, G3 8LZ, Scotland, UK
Time – 11am to 5pm Daily (expect Sundays and Mondays Hidden Lane Gallery is closed).
The Exhibition showcased a fantastic array of quality contemporary African Artworks by renowned artists and a very good selection of artworks by Local and International guest artists. The event celebrated these artists contributions to global creativity.
Enjoy your Art. It’s all about creativity!!!
Presents an Art exhibition titled Crescendo as part of the celebration to commemorate Lambhill stable open day & Black history month.
Venue –Lambhill Stable.
11 Canal Bank North, Glasgow, G22 6RD
Date – 21th Sept, 2018 to 30th October, 2018.
Time – Weekdays – 11am to 4pm
Saturdays – 11am to 3pm
Sundays – Closed
Admission Free
Refreshment to be provided Lambhill cafe at a reasonable price
Art room at Lambhill Stables.
Photos from the Crescendo Exhibition.
A big thank you to the hardworking team that put put the Artworks for Crescendo Exhibition.
Mystery African Talking Stick, found at Lambhill Stable foundation during renovations. It inspired this exhibition. We are still not sure of what part of Africa it came from; if you have any idea please give us your opinion.
Johfrim Art and Design
Presents Exhibition titled Nigeria, The Giant of Africa to commemorate Nigerian Independence day.
Venue – Lambhill Stable.
11 Canal Bank North, Glasgow, G22 6RD
Date – Monday, 1st Oct, 2018.
Time – 11am – 4pm
Admission Free
Refreshment to be provided at Lambhill cafe at a reasonable price.
AFRICAN PROVERBS
Proverbs, sayings, symbols and storytelling influenced the African people and their communities therefore affected the Artists living within these communities.
Proverbs can be described as traditional saying in common use, well known wise saying, byword, and adage.
Proverbs was and is still in common use in Africa. The were used to give discussions and communications directive. They gave in depth meaning to words. Also, during decision making they can be used to give authority and encouragement.
There are similarities in proverbs across the African continent and some are not dissimilar to wise say around the world.
Yorubaland is home to the Yoruba, the largest ethnic group in southwest Nigeria. Use of indigenous plants for health and healing has been passed down from generation to generation of Yoruba. This ancient system is known as Ifa, the path of divination, and a practitioner is called babaláwo, father of ancient wisdom. Yoruba beliefs and culture are no longer confined to Yorubaland. Over 200 years ago, people from this region of West Africa were taken as slaves to the New World. Enduring untold hardships, they retained their physical strength and indomitable spirit through these traditional practices and incantations. In the Caribbean they gave rise to Santería, a new belief system that spread to the United States. Medicinal plants are still at the heart of these beliefs, preserving something of the West African rainforest in the urban jungle of American cities.
The Ethnobotanical Garden is beside the Botanical Nursery. It aims to:
The Ethnobotanical Garden was developed by the IITA Forest Project, funded by the Leventis Foundation 2010-2014. Further support was received in 2012 from Ibadan International School, which donated proceeds of a sponsored “mathbuster” challenge, and from the Kakofoni Arts Foundation which held a fund-raising “Reforestation Ball” at the Muson Centre, Lagos. The event was organised by Elder Chief (Mrs) Josephine Oboh-Macleod with support from Chief Norman Core MacLeod, media environmentalist Mr Desmond Majekodunmi, interior designer Mrs Zusi Ward, and fashion designer Mrs Osuare Egbuonu. Mr Festus Olumese was also a donor at this event.
Creative director Josephine is an active volunteer at Gavin’s Mill, Milngavie, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Gavins Mill is one of Glasgow’s leading fair trade shop apart from being a volunteer she is the in house photographer. They have participated in various fund raising events on behalf of Gavin’s Mill.
https://www.gavinsmill.org/
Venue – The Hilton Hotel Glasgow,
1 William St,
Glasgow G3 8HT
on Friday 24 August, 2018
The monies raised is to go primarily towards erecting a statue of Nelson Mandela at Mandela place in Glasgow, city center.
This is a very worthy cause to immortalise the work of Nelson Mandela and others like him.
Johfrim donated her painting title African Queen which went on a silent auction.
If you want to join in the campaign to carry forward the legacy of Nelson Mandela please contact the foundation.
https://mandelascottishmemorial.org/
I am very happy to share with you that over £25,000 (Twenty Five Thousand Pounds) was raised on
More donations are still being received please do not hesitate to donate to this good cause.