Here are the photos form We Love Soul presents Art & Soul Friday May 23rd 2014.
Photos are courtesy Phillip "Brotha P" Merchant
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Friday 5/23: We Love Soul presents Art & Soul
Friday May 23rd: 7pm-12midnight
We Love Soul
presents
Art & Soul
Featuring Art by
and
Soul by DJs
Duane Powell
Joe Kollege
Kwest_on
Sean Alvarez
Complimentary Wine, Cocktails, and Hors D'ourves
This is a TIcket Only Event. Cash will not be accepted at
the door.
To purchase tickets please visit
www.artsoulmay23.eventbrite.com
We Love Soul and so should You...
About the artist:
Raymond A. Thomas is an award-winning artist, international award-winning filmmaker, and noted creative director. He won 1st place in the 2013 Black Creativity juried art exhibition and is the recipient of a 2014 IPA grant from the City of Chicago’s department of cultural affairs Thomas is a graduate of the prestigious School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Thomas was hired by Johnson Publishing Company Inc., publishers of Ebony and Jet Magazines where served as art director and creative manager for over 23-years. Thomas’ vibrant acrylic and mix media collage works can be seen in galleries, art exhibitions, corporate and personal collections nationwide. Some of his were acquired by; The Paul R. Jones Collection, The Carol H. Williams Agency, Linda Johnson Rice, and acting legend Sydney Poitier. Thomas currently serves as artistic/creative director for The South Side Community Art Center in Bronzeville.
Artist Statement:
Everyday I am on the grind, confronting the unknown possibilities of my imagination with fearless passion. Through my unwavering devotion to craft and culture, I am reaffirming my humanity through the gift of creating. I have no choice in this because it is simply who I am. I am an artist and like all true artists, our inner urge cannot be bought, taught or bartered. I realized early in my career that my predestination as an artist was directly linked with the burdens I have for my community and for society as a whole. This is not the mission of every artist, but for me, I feel the need to examine the social, spiritual and political realities of our times and how these events interweave through the tears and triumphs of the African American experience. We are travelers all, and in this brief space of time in which we physically occupy this plane of reality, what we leave behind, our works and deeds, can be criticized or canonized for many years to come. Ultimately, I can only hope that my art is experienced, speaks truth and is deemed relevant to the human cause.
We Love Soul and so should You...
About the artist:
Raymond A. Thomas is an award-winning artist, international award-winning filmmaker, and noted creative director. He won 1st place in the 2013 Black Creativity juried art exhibition and is the recipient of a 2014 IPA grant from the City of Chicago’s department of cultural affairs Thomas is a graduate of the prestigious School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Thomas was hired by Johnson Publishing Company Inc., publishers of Ebony and Jet Magazines where served as art director and creative manager for over 23-years. Thomas’ vibrant acrylic and mix media collage works can be seen in galleries, art exhibitions, corporate and personal collections nationwide. Some of his were acquired by; The Paul R. Jones Collection, The Carol H. Williams Agency, Linda Johnson Rice, and acting legend Sydney Poitier. Thomas currently serves as artistic/creative director for The South Side Community Art Center in Bronzeville.
Artist Statement:
Everyday I am on the grind, confronting the unknown possibilities of my imagination with fearless passion. Through my unwavering devotion to craft and culture, I am reaffirming my humanity through the gift of creating. I have no choice in this because it is simply who I am. I am an artist and like all true artists, our inner urge cannot be bought, taught or bartered. I realized early in my career that my predestination as an artist was directly linked with the burdens I have for my community and for society as a whole. This is not the mission of every artist, but for me, I feel the need to examine the social, spiritual and political realities of our times and how these events interweave through the tears and triumphs of the African American experience. We are travelers all, and in this brief space of time in which we physically occupy this plane of reality, what we leave behind, our works and deeds, can be criticized or canonized for many years to come. Ultimately, I can only hope that my art is experienced, speaks truth and is deemed relevant to the human cause.
Friday March 28th: We Love Soul Spring Sessions
Friday March 28th: 9pm-2am
We Love Soul Spring Sessions
Featuring DJs
Duane E Powell
D.j. Kwest-on
Sean Alvarez
This Winter has been brutal and now that Spring has arrived it's time to celebrate!
$5 with RSVP
www.WLSFridayMarch28.eventbrite.com
House of Blues Foundation Room
329 N. Dearborn
We Love Soul and so should You...
www.WeLoveSoul.net
Sat Feb 15th: We Love Soul Presents It's All About Love
Saturday February 15th: 9pm-2am
We Love Soul
Presents
"It's All About Love"
Featuring DJs
Duane Powell
Joe Kollege
Kwest_on
Sean Alvarez
Live Music Jam Session by
The We Love Soul All-Stars
feat. William Kurk Enterprise (www.williamkurk.com)
There will also be Free romantic giveaways for the ladies.
Click Here to RSVP for Discounted Entry
House of Blues Foundation Room
329 N. Dearborn
We Love Soul and so should You...
We Love Soul
Presents
"It's All About Love"
Featuring DJs
Duane Powell
Joe Kollege
Kwest_on
Sean Alvarez
Live Music Jam Session by
The We Love Soul All-Stars
feat. William Kurk Enterprise (www.williamkurk.com)
There will also be Free romantic giveaways for the ladies.
Click Here to RSVP for Discounted Entry
House of Blues Foundation Room
329 N. Dearborn
We Love Soul and so should You...
Saturday Jan.18th: We Love Soul MLK Celebration!
Saturday January 18th 2014: 9pm-3am
We Love Soul MLK Weekend Celebration!
Join We Love Soul as we celebrate the legacy of
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Featuring DJs
Duane Powell
Kwest_on
Sean Alvarez
and guest DJ set by C. Rich
$5 all night w/RSVP via
https://
House of Blues Foundation Room
329 N. Dearborn
9pm-3am
We Love Soul MLK Weekend Celebration!
Join We Love Soul as we celebrate the legacy of
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Featuring DJs
Duane Powell
Kwest_on
Sean Alvarez
and guest DJ set by C. Rich
$5 all night w/RSVP via
https://
House of Blues Foundation Room
329 N. Dearborn
9pm-3am
Thank You from We Love Soul!
Thank You to everyone who supported We Love Soul's Pre-NYE Celebration "The Party of The Year"! We really appreciate you! The vibe was just right and felt it was awesome closing out 2013 with you. Thank you supporting our endeavor of bringing this event "home" and supporting our vision of presenting a classy, sexy, yet underground vibe on the Southside. The venue and location, the music, and the people were all on point. This was a very special experience for us and once again appreciate you for the awesome times we had in 2013 and look forward to more good times in 2014!
Photos are on the way soon...
Monday 12/30: We Love Soul Pre NYE Celebration "The Party of The Year"
Monday December 30th 2013
7:30pm-1:00am
We Love Soul Pre-NYE Celebration
"The Party of The Year!"
Featuring DJs
Duane Powell (Happy Birthday!)
Joe Kollege
Kwest_on
Sean Alvarez
This is a Ticket Only Event. No cash will be accepted at the door.
The event will take place at a historic Greystone building in the Bronzeville near 39th Street & Martin Luther King Drive.
Location/Address is given via email instantly upon ticket purchase.
To purchase tickets please visit
www.WeLoveSoulPreNYE2013.eventbrite.com
For special ticket accomodations and questions please contact WeLoveSoul@gmail.com
Complimentary Hours'Derves
Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages will be available.
We Love Soul and so should You...
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