"An Artist's Journey: Evening of poetry and visual art exhibition"

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Atlanta GA. – The Forum Gallery at the Defoor Centre presents a party and evening of poetry and visual art in honor of our guest artist of the month Chidi A. Okoye; a renowned Atlanta-based international Artist. The party will be on the November 4, 2005 from 6.30pm – 10pm. The DeFoor Gallery feels honored to share this evening with art lovers: "An Artist's Journey" is an evening of visual poetry. Chidi is a unique and authentic master artist whose creativity has continued to impress art collectors all over the world. Chidi Okoye has received the following reviews:

“…these art works express universal emotions, contemporary forms, and the global idealism of their creator.” The Georgia Straight, Vancouver BC. Canada

“ . . . he represents a new generation of artists who are taking steps further from the black power and identity concerns of their predecessors to embrace a global identity." Diversity News, Seattle, WA "His paintings are noble, vivid, honest and poetic." Diversity News. Seattle, WA.

“. . . is a welcome addition to the lower mainland's Black community and his contribution to the arts in BC does our community proud" Afro News, Vancouver BC Canada.

“ . . . provides strong contrasts in feeling and use of the medium." Burnaby Now, Burnaby, BC Canada, "The works are apt reflections of both an artistic use of materials and the use of wood, stone, metal and concrete to represent the aesthetic dimension of the world view of Africa." Daily Times, Nigeria.

Chidi’s exhibit will be on display in the Forum Gallery at the Defoor Centre located at 1710 Defoor Avenue NW Atlanta, GA 30318 from October 19 - November 13, 2005.

Chidi Okoye artworks can also be seen at http://www.modernartimages.com or http://www.chidi.com