Amadeha’s art showcase in the New York Times.
An article about the work of Amadeha, an artist and entrepreneur, who recently held a show called “Myth, Memory and Metaphor” at the National Arts Club on Gramercy Park South. The exhibit was sponsored by the American Association of University Women, New York.
Titled “The Language of Objects,” her exhibit explored mythological themes using found objects. Her work is currently being shown at the Taro Gallery in SoHo. It involves more than 100 pieces made from recycled materials such as wire, old toys and buttons.
She is also busy with a new business venture called Eco Art Materials (www.ecoartmaterials.com) that creates art materials from recycled materials such as refuse from car parts or tires.
Art is not just beautiful paintings and sculptures, it is also displayed in newspapers, magazines and online. Amadeha has been featured in the New York Times newspaper and other local newspapers. She has also been featured in a magazine, The Artist’s Magazine.
Artwork can be of many different mediums. Amadeha creates her art in ink, pastels and pencil on paper.
The media has a strong influence on our society and they are the gatekeepers to the public. As a result, they have the power to decide what is important and what is not. They can make or break an artist’s career.
The recent article in the New York Times on Amadeha’s art showcase was very exciting for me. The newspaper reviewed my work and I am pleased that there is mention of my artwork in one of the most prominent newspapers in America. It was a great feeling to see my work in such a public forum!
Amadeha’s art and journaling have been featured in the “New York Times” and other media outlets. Her work has been shown across the United States and in over a dozen foreign countries. She has been teaching art for over 20 years, and creates a variety of classes that encourage self-expression, exploration, and personal fulfillment.
She is also the author of “Art Journal Freedom: The Art of Creating Something from Nothing.” Her book is available on Amazon.com .
Amadeha loves teaching others how to express themselves through art. She teaches at venues across the country, including Decatur Arts Festival, Art Camps in Indiana and Kentucky, Art Studio in New York City, Penn State University, and more. She also presents workshops at conferences such as PNWA (Pacific Northwest Writer’s Association) and SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators), as well as regional writing conferences every year. In addition to her teaching schedule she offers private lessons via Skype or Google Hangout. She is available for speaking engagements at schools, libraries, women’s groups, church groups, or organizations.”
In December 2016, Amadeha had her art featured on the front page of the New York Times in an article called “How the Art Market Makes Art An Asset.” The article focused on how museums and private collectors are buying and selling art as a new investment.
Amadeha is a native of Nigeria. She moved to California when she was 12 years old. This is where she got her start in the arts, studying theater arts at Los Angeles City College.
She currently resides in Brooklyn, New York. She has set up her own studio where she creates paintings, sculptures and mixed media works. Her work reflects the deep connection between nature and human life. Her goal is to express this relationship through abstract compositions that are made from found objects.
This article was written by Kate Taylor from the New York Times and was published on December 7th, 2016. To read more of her work visit http://www.nytimes.com/by/kate-taylor/.
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In the midst of an economic downturn and a difficult job market, art has become a growing source of income for many artists.
The New York Times reports that arts programs around the country are experiencing increased interest in part because of the high prices of commodities like gold and oil. Artists have been finding creative ways to earn money through art.
Art patrons are willing to spend more on artwork from well-known artists, but there is still a demand for work from emerging artists; the Times reported that art sales at auction houses in New York more than doubled in 2008 from 2007.
Another factor contributing to the increasing popularity of art as investment is its flexibility. Art can be bought as an investment, sold as an investment or enjoyed for its aesthetic value.