TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama Honors College will host internationally known printing press artist Amos Paul Kennedy Jr. as a part of its Faculty-in-Residence Series on Wednesday, Jan. 26.
Kennedy will lead a print workshop from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in 206 Woods Hall, followed by a talk and discussion at 6 p.m. in 205 Gorgas Library.
Kennedy is also the subject of a documentary film, “Proceed and Be Bold!” which probes Kennedy, his friends, family and colleagues in an attempt to unravel the artist’s meaning. He found his calling making inexpensive chipboard posters that anyone can afford. His posters cover social, political and racial themes.
Examples of Kennedy’s work can be found at http://www.kennedyprints.com/posters1.html
Contact Maha Marouan at mmarouan@as.ua.edu for more information about the event, sponsored by the Honors College and Housing and Residential Communities.
The University of Alabama Honors College has a current enrollment of 3,700 students and draws 80 faculty members from surrounding community experts and the university at large. One of every five freshmen enrolled in the Honors College in fall 2008. The College is made up of four programs: Computer-Based Honors, International Honors, University Fellows and the University Honors Programs. The Honors College strives to create a “community of scholars” through service, research and scholarly experiences.
Contact
Amber Parker or Linda Hill, UA Media Relations, 205/348-8325 or lhill@ua.ua.edu
Source
Maha Marouan, mmarouan@as.ua.edu