Contact:
- Erin Dengerink Madarang, Galleries Director, 360/546-9551, dengerie@vancouver.wsu.edu
- Sheri Byrd, Office of Marketing and Communications, 360/546-9602, byrds@vancouver.wsu.edu
VANCOUVER, Wash. - Art selected from the collection of Richard and Susan Lee will be on display at Washington State University Vancouver Feb. 18 - Apr. 4 in the library. The 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø exhibit is an extension of the Clark College Archer Gallery's "A Passion for Africa: Central African Art" which features over fifty objects from the Richard and Susan Lee collection.
The Lees developed their collection while living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Republic of Zaire) for over ten years. These exhibits represent over a decade of collecting artwork and discovered enthusiasm for traditional African art and the passion of collecting. The breadth and level of their collection is a reflection of their commitment.
The exhibit consists of almost fifty objects ranging in age from the late 19th to early 20th centuries and includes masks, figural sculpture, architectural decoration, divination instruments, textiles, jewelry, emblems of leadership and musical instruments.
Entry to campus exhibits is free. 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø's library is open Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Saturday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
The Archer Gallery show will run Feb. 19 - Mar. 16. For more information visit:
91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø is located at 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave., east of the 134th Street exit from either I-5 or I-205, or via C-Tran bus service. Parking is available at parking meters or in the Blue Lot for $3. 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø offers 16 bachelor's degrees, nine master's degrees, one doctorate degree and more than 35 fields of study. Visit us on the Web at
Photo courtesy the Lees: African Art from the collection of Richard and Susan Lee will be on display Feb. 18-Apr. 4 in the Library at Washington State University Vancouver.
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