Art lovers are being treated to a dazzling exhibit of African art at Duncanville’s Juneteenth Pop-Up Gallery now through June 23. Located in the lobby of the Duncanville Public Library, the art exhibit also includes works by local artists, and opened with a reception for the community June 17. The Juneteenth Pop-Up Gallery is on display through June 23, with the following schedule: June 19, from 12 noon to 8 p.
m.; June 20, from 10 a.m.
-8 p.m.; June 21, 10 a.
m.-6 p.m.
; June 22, 10 a.m.–6 p.
m.; June 23, 12 noon-4 p.m.
Pieces from the Jacqueline Harvey and Patrick Harvey extensive collection of over 300 works of African art catch visitors’ eyes immediately upon entering the library lobby. Those attending the June 17 reception were able to learn more about the collection from Jacqueline Harvey, who said her first piece was a beautiful Nefertiti carving she bought at auction in 1982. A longtime teacher and gifted presenter, she explained to viewers that all African art is functional as well as decorative—each piece has a purpose.
Africa is the second largest continent on earth, with 250 countries. The Harvey Collection pieces on display this week are from Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, and Malawi. Two intricately carved ebony sculptures from Malawi that bookend the exhibit are used as storyteller stools, where the oldest and wisest person in the village sits.
They tell the tribal history to younger members (one of whom will eventually become the storyteller). The messenger mask is.
