William Mwazi

Guangzhou, Guangdong, China blog.artintern.net

"William Mwazi's Chinese Connection" Statement I as a child I always wondered about my family’s history when it came to my racial make-up. I felt never Afro-American enough and Definitely not Asian a enough. Even when I talk about my family history; a history that I am proud of. It’s always call in to question. And at other times out of the blue some others come right out and tell me that they see my or ask me about my Asian-ness. And when that happens I fee l really good just for the simple fact that I am being acknowledged. And not made to fell like I am being delusional . William Mwazi’s Chinese Connection is a visual exploration in to my Chinese cultural heritage, by researching China’s historical , famous, and mystical icons. I get more insight to where part of me comes from. My Chinese Connection comes from my grandfather who was born in Canton ( Guangzhou ) his name was Chu Dong Yee. A man that was brave enough to come to a new land and make a better life from himself and his children. I just hope my grandfather would be proud of his grandson, as I make my way back to discover where he came from. Website http://www.mwazi.com/gall.html My art in China http://blog.artintern.net/blogs/articleinfo/zhoutao/114970 Interviews and portfolio http://www.afropunk.com/profile/Mwazi

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		William Mwazi 3 days "Graphic" Time: 8:30am to 5:30pm May 25, 2012 to September 26, 2012 Location: Publicis Healthcare Communications Group Street: 1675 Broadway 8th Floor City/Town: New York, NY 10019 Website or Map: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Art-Students-League-of-New-York/166041642388 Organized By: Exhibition Outreach; The Art Students League of New York By appointment only. If you'd like to visit the exhibition, please email Mansura Ghaffar at mansura.ghaffar@publicishealthcare.com to make an appointment.
		William Mwazi 2 months Sketchbook Project ; Chinese Connection. Online now! ^_^ http://www.arthousecoop.com/library/6484#slide_21
		William Mwazi 4 months Huffingtonpost ~ William Mwazi turns celebrities into superheroes...http://ning.it/wk0ddI
		William Mwazi 7 months This event OPENS on November 17, from 7pm -9pm. RSVP with info@mocada.org My work will be featued in the publication of PIXELATING Black in New Dimensions Curated by Zemen Kidane, Isissa Komada-John, and Jabari Owens-Bailey Curatorial Fellows, 2011-2012 Project Space If one gets close enough, zooms in to get an intimate look, can the color black become pixelated? Pixelating is a series of five curatorial projects taking place in various formats from November 17, 2011 to February 25, 2012. Under the overarching theme of Pixelating, the curatorial series highlights the discreet elements that directly challenge notions of a universal Black identity. SATELLITE EXHIBITION PIXELATING: Black Image in the Age of Digital Reproduction November 17, 2011 - February 25, 2012 @Lambent Foundation 55 Exchange Place, Suite 406, NY, NY 10005 This second installment of PIXELATING is on view at Lambent Foundation and explores digital image based works by Pixelating artists. For an appointment to view the exhibition, please call (646) 747-2053. Visiting hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-4:00pm.
		William Mwazi 7 months Hey Y'all I'll have work showing at The Annapolis Fringe Festival Saturday, November 12, 12:00 - 11:00 p.m. This festival of live performing arts includes theater, dance, puppetry, poetry, storytelling, face painting, art cars, body painting and more. Location: First block of West Street after Church Circle to the Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase St. Annapolis, MD Information: (410) 280-5640; www.mdhallarts.org Cost: $20 general admission; free for children under 12
		BurntSaladStudios over 2 years .............Cool website......very talented.........
		Benny Douglass over 2 years Very great works of art, do continue in work. mixmediaart59
		Tobe Roberts almost 3 years You do very cool work :)
		Denise Sanabria almost 3 years Ha! I wonder if people will try to kill the fly when this is on exhibit. It is tooooo real.
		APRIL about 3 years Hey! Nice to meet you as well.Great work. Your right, I just need to find my creative angle.