New exhibit, artist reception, and batik workshop at SCC Art Gallery

Shoreline Community College Art Gallery

THE STRENGTH OF A WOMAN

Batik painting by Nicholas Sironka

through October 28

MEET THE ARTIST!

Reception: October 21, 3:30 - 5:00pm

SCC Art Gallery, Building 1000 (Lobby) (campus maps and parking)

16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133

BATIK PAINTING WORKSHOP with Nicholas Sironka

Friday, October 21st, 10:00 - 3:00pm

Visual Arts Building, #2068 (campus maps and parking)

16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133

The workshop is free to Shoreline CC students and staff and $25 for community members. RSVP and questions to Claire Putney


Nicholas Sironka, a former Fulbright scholar, was born in Narok, in the Rift Valley province of Kenya. Sironka teaches the techniques and history of Batik art, along with an understanding of traditional Maasai culture.

Through his artwork, Sironka is preserving the wisdom and the knowledge of Maasai traditions.

Although Batik is not of African origin, its roots as an indigenous fabric art are closely aligned with the spirit of simplicity and unity that Sironka is sharing with the world.

As a Maasai, Sironka is determined to portray his people's culture truthfully, with dignity and beauty.

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