World of Art Showcase to Feature Daniel Lai
Local Contemporary Artist to Exhibit at Inaugural Raleigh Art Show
Raleigh, NC, September 27, 2013 --(PR.com)-- The World of Art Showcase (WOAS), an international art show dedicated to exhibiting talented artists and creating a community where artists have direct access to their market, has announced that Daniel Lai will be a featured artist at the inaugural event Friday, Nov. 1 through Sunday, Nov. 3 at the Raleigh Convention Center, located at 500 S. Salisbury Street. The Malaysian born artist has been recognized nationally and internationally.
Lai’s work has been displayed at multiple galleries throughout the South, including the Haen Gallery in Asheville, N.C., the Bennett Gallery in Nashville, Tenn., the River Gallery in Chattanooga, Tenn., Gift and Gourmet Interiors in Knoxville, Tenn. and the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Lai has a Bachelor of Arts in linguistics and an M.A. in art studies/art history from Montclair State University and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in criminology.
Lai uses books that have been discarded to create unique sculpture pieces. All of his pieces are mounted on thin clayboard or vintage crates and are designed for wall display. In addition to receiving various national and international awards, his work has been published in numerous books and magazines.
For more information on Daniel Lai and the work he will exhibit at the WOAS, visit the WOAS website.
Quotes:
"We are excited to have such an imaginative and resourceful artist such as Daniel at the WOAS this year," said Samantha Velkoff, WOAS director. “His pieces are both whimsical and thought-provoking, and we look forward to showcasing them at our inaugural event.”
New Media:
World of Art Showcase Facebook Page
World of Art Showcase Twitter Page
About The World of Art Showcase:
The World of Art Showcase (WOAS), sponsored by Jerry’s Artarama, is an international art show dedicated to exhibiting talented artists and creating a community where artists have direct access to their market. The inception of WOAS arose from a desire to redefine the role art plays in our society – to get back to the grassroots of what art stands for and to revolutionize the way the art market functions. Aligning its vision with that of the Raleigh Arts Commission in transforming the "City of Oaks" into the "Creative Capital of the South" WOAS will host its inaugural event at the Raleigh Convention Center the first weekend in November. Audience members will have the opportunity to attend receptions, artist lectures, panel discussions, live art demonstrations and more. For more information about the World of Art Showcase please visit http://www.worldofartshowcase.com or call (919) 232-6551. To purchase tickets please visit http://worldofartshowcase.ticketleap.com/.
About Jerry’s Artarama:
Jerry’s Artarama was founded in 1968 when Jerry Goldstein opened his own art supplies and materials store in Long Island, N.Y., introducing discount pricing to budding and established artists. Jerry believed in treating customers like family, a tradition that still continues. Today, Jerry’s offers over 70,000 top quality art materials at direct savings – as much as 75 percent off traditional retail on products from the industry’s top art manufacturers, as well as Jerry’s own exclusive product lines via an online retail store, art supply catalog and Jerry’s Artarama Superstores. In addition, Jerry’s Artarama serves as an artist resource by providing instructional workshops; new art supply demos; and special art-related events, including the Art of the Carolinas Tradeshow, an annual event held in Raleigh, N.C., Jerry’s Artarama corporate headquarters. For additional information, please visit http://www.jerrysartarama.com.
Lai’s work has been displayed at multiple galleries throughout the South, including the Haen Gallery in Asheville, N.C., the Bennett Gallery in Nashville, Tenn., the River Gallery in Chattanooga, Tenn., Gift and Gourmet Interiors in Knoxville, Tenn. and the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Lai has a Bachelor of Arts in linguistics and an M.A. in art studies/art history from Montclair State University and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in criminology.
Lai uses books that have been discarded to create unique sculpture pieces. All of his pieces are mounted on thin clayboard or vintage crates and are designed for wall display. In addition to receiving various national and international awards, his work has been published in numerous books and magazines.
For more information on Daniel Lai and the work he will exhibit at the WOAS, visit the WOAS website.
Quotes:
"We are excited to have such an imaginative and resourceful artist such as Daniel at the WOAS this year," said Samantha Velkoff, WOAS director. “His pieces are both whimsical and thought-provoking, and we look forward to showcasing them at our inaugural event.”
New Media:
World of Art Showcase Facebook Page
World of Art Showcase Twitter Page
About The World of Art Showcase:
The World of Art Showcase (WOAS), sponsored by Jerry’s Artarama, is an international art show dedicated to exhibiting talented artists and creating a community where artists have direct access to their market. The inception of WOAS arose from a desire to redefine the role art plays in our society – to get back to the grassroots of what art stands for and to revolutionize the way the art market functions. Aligning its vision with that of the Raleigh Arts Commission in transforming the "City of Oaks" into the "Creative Capital of the South" WOAS will host its inaugural event at the Raleigh Convention Center the first weekend in November. Audience members will have the opportunity to attend receptions, artist lectures, panel discussions, live art demonstrations and more. For more information about the World of Art Showcase please visit http://www.worldofartshowcase.com or call (919) 232-6551. To purchase tickets please visit http://worldofartshowcase.ticketleap.com/.
About Jerry’s Artarama:
Jerry’s Artarama was founded in 1968 when Jerry Goldstein opened his own art supplies and materials store in Long Island, N.Y., introducing discount pricing to budding and established artists. Jerry believed in treating customers like family, a tradition that still continues. Today, Jerry’s offers over 70,000 top quality art materials at direct savings – as much as 75 percent off traditional retail on products from the industry’s top art manufacturers, as well as Jerry’s own exclusive product lines via an online retail store, art supply catalog and Jerry’s Artarama Superstores. In addition, Jerry’s Artarama serves as an artist resource by providing instructional workshops; new art supply demos; and special art-related events, including the Art of the Carolinas Tradeshow, an annual event held in Raleigh, N.C., Jerry’s Artarama corporate headquarters. For additional information, please visit http://www.jerrysartarama.com.
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