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TESTIMONY: Deneen Coleman-Ruff

Presented by The Parthenon at The Parthenon

November 20, 2010-March 5, 2011

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The Parthenon is pleased to announce a new exhibition of artwork by Nashville artist Deneen Coleman-Ruff. This self-taught artist uses her own experience of domestic abuse, cancer, homelessness, divorce, and single parenting to create powerful works of art. Though she does not have formal art education, Coleman-Ruff’s work is moving in its immediacy. As she has overcome immense obstacles, Coleman-Ruff’s faith and art have been her salvation.

On display will be nine works on paper and one quilt. The quilt is especially powerful, as in it Coleman-Ruff explores the consequences of gang violence. The center section, depicting grieving mothers, focuses on the deadly costs of gang warfare. Surrounding it is a pattern made of different-colored bandanas, referencing gang colors, upon which the artist has placed words of encouragement.

Curator Susan Shockley states of this exhibition, “This is an opportunity to see a little-known artist whose brave work will finally be in a gallery setting. She deserves to be seen.” From a work inspired by 9/11 (Coleman-Ruff and her children lived in Brooklyn Public Housing at the time) to a portrait of a friend posing in his 1970s leisure suit, Coleman-Ruff’s paintings are a manifestation of her strength. This exhibition makes plain the healing powers of artistic expression.

The artist will be in the gallery, Saturday, November 20, 1:00pm-4:00pm to meet guests on the first day of her exhibit at the Parthenon.

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    The Parthenon

    2600 West End Avenue
    Nashville, TN 37203

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    $6/adult ticket; $4 children and seniors

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    November 20, 2010-March 5, 2011

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    Tuesday through Saturday 9:00am - 4:30pm

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