05/19/2013– Manuelita Brown's, NUBIAN BEAUTY, is unveiled at Salazar:...

Sculptor, Manuelita Brown, has attracted many art patrons, lovers and those alike with her beautifully detailed works. Having been featured for quite some time at Alexander Salazar Fine Art, she is now ready for the unveiling of her latest sculpture, Nubian Beauty, in La Jolla.

Made of bronze, the sculpture stands at 39 inches tall and depicts a masterpiece the artist had dreamed of. Referred to by the artist as The Nubian, the sculpture captures a strong female who has emerged from a bath of warm water, boasting her womanhood in a gentle, subtle and delicate form. Reading is not seeing however, and art lovers are strongly encouraged to visit the gallery to observe this wonderful piece of art.

Manuelita Brown:

"My work has been described as eclectic and authentically personal, incorporating subtle political statement in expressive, graceful, elegant form. It is figurative, yet often with an abstract basis. Through three decades as wife, mother, and teacher (mathematics, not art) I believe that I have developed a sensitivity to universal human experiences, although my perspective as a woman is often evident. If the viewer remarks, “that’s me—I feel just like that” or “I remember that—I’ve been there” or “I know her” then I have achieved a major goal. I particularly enjoy portrait sculpture—in the faces of people, I see the wonder, the promise, and the majesty of creation. While my goal is to contribute to American public sculpture works that edify human beings and the human spirit, I also want the viewer of my work to respect the strength, the character, and the beauty of my people--the descendants of African survivors in the Americas."

Awards and COMMISSIONS:
Flame & Cross, 2010: San Dieguito United Methodist Church, Encinitas, CA
Encinitas Child, 2009: Historic Highway 101, Encninitas, CA
Triton, 2008: University of California at SanDiego, La Jolla, CA
Dr. Howard H. Carey bust, 2006: Neighborhood House, San Diego, CA
Second Place, 3-D Other Sculpture Division, 2006 International Fine Art
Show, San Diego County Fair, CA
First Prize, Sculpture & Purchase Award—The Best & The Brightest 2003, Scottsdale AZ
First Place Fine Art—ArtScape ’02, Baltimore, MD

Finalist—Sojourner Truth Memorial Statue, 2000: Northampton, MA
Best of Show 3-D, 1999 African American National Arts Festival: Dallas, TX
Don Diego Sculpture Award & First Place, Small Sculpture Division, 1998 International Fine Art Show, Del Mar Fair

Almas del Mar, 1997: TrizecHahn Centers for University Towne Center
Matthew A. Henson bust, 1995: James E. Lewis Museum of Art, Baltimore, MD
Thurgood Marshall bust, 1993: University of California, San Diego

Private commissions are considered and the gallery can be contacted should any one want to inquire.

This will be a 1 day event at Salazar: Contemporary Art Exhibits in La Jolla at 1062 Prospect (92037). Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the artist and learn more about her back ground and works of art. The exhibit takes place Wednesday, August 8th from 11am till late.

NOTES TO EDITORS:
Salazar: Contemporary Art Exhibits is in full affiliation with Alexander Salazar Fine Art:
640 Broadway
San Diego, CA, 92101
619-531-8996
www.alexandersalazarfineart.com
AS@alexandersalazarfineart.com

Manuelita Brown
http://www.tsahaistudio.com/