For Cuban-Born Artist, AMUM Exhibit Shows There's No Place Like Home
For release: Feb. 28, 2003
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Cuban-born American artist Maria Elena González will show works addressing the meaning of home in America during an exhibit from March 8 through April 19 at the Art Museum of The University of Memphis. The works in "UN Real Estates" consist of apartment floor plans, like those an immigrant family might inhabit, embossed on cast concrete forms that resemble flying carpets.

In conjunction with "UN Real Estates," the museum's ArtLab will host "Entrances," a collaborative effort between González and Colonial Junior High School, an optional school for the arts. "Entrances" is directed by Patricia Carreras, a specialist in aesthetic education for the College of Education at The U of M. Colonial students in creative writing, visual art, music, drama and dance will take inspiration from the González works for their exhibition.

Opening receptions for the exhibitions will be held Friday, March 7, from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Admission to all museum events and exhibitions is free. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

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