"INFLUENCES"

Group Show

AMOROSO, SHAHEEN, BERNIER, DERUMGS, and OUSSEIMI

May 23 - June 20, 2000

INFLUENCES
GROUP SHOW : AMOROSO, SHAHEEN, BERNIER, DERUMGS, OUSSEIMI
ON VIEW AT THE ESPACIO CULTURAL SALVADOREÑO
MAY 23 THROUGH JUNE 20, 2000 IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

The Cultural Center of El Salvador will hold its official opening ceremony on Friday June 2nd. 2000 dedicating its exhibit space to five international artists who during their careers have made works of art influenced by Salvadoran lifestyle. David Amoroso acrylic on canvas, Sueraya Shaheen photography, Martin Bernier conceptual art installation, Sebastian Derumgs photography, and Maria Oussemi literature.
This art exhibit is organized by the volunteer Directors of the Espacio Cultural Salvadoreño and was made possible by the generous support of the Fundación Cáder.
Pop artist David Amoroso incorporates visions from his visits to El Salvador in his colorful acrylic paintings on canvas including: religion, myths, games, landscapes, city scapes, flora, and fauna. American artist, David Amoroso, lives and works in Washington, D.C.
Photographer Sueraya Shaheen monochromatic installation documents the lives of Salvadoran children. The photographs on this installation are part of her contribution to the award winning book Caught in the Crossfire by Maria Ousseimi. Sueraya Shaheen is a native of Washington, D.C. lives and works in Washington, D.C. and New York.
Martin Bernier conceptual art installation is based on the traditional Salvadoran myth of the wish bracelet. In his installation, Bernier documents the process of the wish bracelet in a mix media collage including found objects, x-rays, and photographs. Martin Bernier was born in Paris, France. Lives and works in New York.
Photographer Sebastian Derumgs captures the sugar cane season in El Salvador in his stunning black and white photographs of field workers and luscious landscapes. Sebastian Derumgs was born in Switzerland. Lives and works in Lucerne, Switzerland.
Maria Ousseimi’s award winning book “Caught in the Crossfire, growing up in a war zone” is intended to educate children on the consequences of war. It covers the consequences of the wars in El Salvador, Lebanon, and Washington, D.C. among others. Maria Ousseimi is a documentary filmmaker and her work has received many honors including a Golden Gate Award at the San Francisco Film Festival, and an Honorable Distinction at the Chicago International Film Festival. Maria Ousseimi was born in Lebanon. She splits her time between Beirut, London, and New York.
As a member of The Galleries of Dupont Circle, the center will participate each first Friday of the month in the event "First Friday Dupont Circle Gallery Night". During this night, the center will host an artist reception in honor of the exhibit on view and the official gallery opening ceremony from 5-9 pm. This event is free and open to public.