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World-renowned Haitian multimedia artist and DJ coming to AVC
Haitian artist Maxence Denis will spend two weeks in residence at Antelope Valley College where he will construct a major video installation that will be inaugurated 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 25 in the Library Plaza of the campus, 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster.
Denis will be making a Joshua tree out of scrap metal. Then he will incorporate
TV sets, speakers, DVD players, found objects and techno music to create amultimedia installation.
His visit coincides with Tolerance Month, Women’s History Month and a Bridges Festival where the many talents of the artist will be incorporated into other activities, introducing locals to a taste of Haitian culture through the talents of Denis.
French instructor Marthe Aponte is hosting Denis’ visit.
While Haiti may be known for poverty or sugar cane fields, Denis represents a part of the Caribbean nation that people may not be aware of – its art, according to Aponte.
“This nation has produced one of the region’s most vibrant artistic traditions,” Aponte said. “One of the most famous artists from this tiny country will be here in Lancaster.”
Denis’ first presentation 2-5 p.m. Monday, March 17 in the AVC Choral Room FA3-162 will provide an overview of visual art in the Caribbean, with an emphasis on works from the French portion of the heritage. He will review his own work, including video installations.
At 7 p.m. March 18, Denis will be among the panelists discussing “Negritude Then and Now” in SSV 151, the Board Room. Negritude was a literary and political movement developed in the 1930s by a group that included African politicians and Caribbean radicals. They found solidarity in a common black identity as a rejection of colonial French values.
Denis’ visit is part of the Tolerance Month project directed by Professor Charles Hood and sponsored by the Language Arts Division. All events are free and open to the public. For more information contact Marthe Aponte (661) 722-6300, ext. 6557.
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