An exhibit at 天美传媒安卓破解版 Lafayette鈥檚 Dupr茅 Library entitled 鈥淟ife of Art鈥 features the work of Lafayette resident Jean Rosen. Original paintings, sketches and other works accompany photographs, text and memorabilia that explain Rosen鈥檚 evolution as an artist and the influences on her work.
Originally from Bethesda, Md., Rosen earned a master鈥檚 degree in art from American University in Washington, DC. She spent time as an adult in Lafayette, Calif., where she became interested in zydeco music. She moved to Lafayette, La., seven years ago to pursue her interests in art and music. A 2007 show at Dupr茅 Library focused on Rosen鈥檚 interest in zydeco music and musicians.
In the current exhibit, Rosen traces her art from its early roots in her childhood, bringing together recurring images and demonstrating her artistic development. The exhibit starts at the library entrance and continues down the main hall on the first floor. The right side of the exhibit focuses on the roots of Rosen鈥檚 artwork, while the left side is devoted to images and influences of Acadiana.
Rosen has exhibited works at Columbia University, Alabama State University, the Zigler Museum, the Masur Museum and the Berkeley Art Center. Many of the works in the current exhibit were in a 1994 solo show at John F. Kennedy University in Orinda, Calif. Her painting 鈥淟afayette Alive 2005鈥 was selected for the Southern Open Biennial.
The Rosen exhibit is free and open to the public. It will continue through the end of January. Call 482-2665 for library hours.
For more information, contact Andrea Flockton, Special Projects Librarian, at 482-6677.