Nov. 9, 2009

An Exhibit of the New Work of Local Artist Asma Kazmi at Webster University’s Hunt Gallery

What/Who:

An exhibit of new work by local artist Asma Kazmi is presented at Webster University’s Hunt Gallery. A performance artist and sculptor, Kazmi is not limited to any one media, but maintains an approach of building an unrestrained community of objects, images, and bodies, all in a dialogue with each other. During a recent cultural research trip to New Delhi, India, she documented the inventions and contraptions that allow the handicapped and homeless people of the city to walk, move or navigate for themselves. Kazmi was taken with the heroics, resourcefulness and creativity of these amazing people in their plight for self-reliance.

When: Nov. 13-Dec. 18, 2009

Opening Reception: Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, from 6–8 p.m.

Hours:  Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. or by appointment

Where: Cecille R. Hunt Gallery, Visual Arts Studio, Webster University

8342 Big Bend Blvd.

Cost: Exhibit and reception are free and open to the public.

More Info: Call 968-7171 or art@webster.edu

www.websterhuntgallery.blogspot.com

Kazmi received a B.F.A. from the Massachusetts College of Art and an M.F.A. from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. In May 2007, she received the At the Edge: Innovative Art in Chicago Award. She has performed and exhibited in St. Louis, Boston, New York, Chicago and Puerto Rico and will be included in a forthcoming exhibition in Brussels, Belgium. She has been a part of the Boston Underground Film Festival, Balagan Film and Video Series, Women in Film and Video/New England. Asma Kazmi was born and raised in Karachi, Pakistan.

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