USC Aiken
Public Invited to Celebrate Local Aikenite's Art Exhibit
Opening reception for Leslie Alexander: Pathways and Portals Set for Aug. 25
Aiken, SC (08/21/2019) — The University of South Carolina Aiken Department of Visual and Performing Arts invites the public to a free exhibition of paintings by Leslie Alexander, currently on display in the Etherredge Center Gallery.
The following Pathways and Portals events in the Etherredge Center Gallery are free and open to the public:
- Opening reception - Sunday, Aug. 25, from 3 - 5 p.m. This event will also feature Behind, Beyond, Between, a movement exploration of Alexander's exhibit by Annex Dance from Charleston, S.C.
- Gallery talk - Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 3 p.m. The artist will share insights on the inspiration for her works.
- Leslie Alexander: Pathways and Portals Exhibition - Runs until Sept. 27. The gallery is open Monday - Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Friday, from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Motivated by a spiritual journey and the healing power of art, Alexander believes that creating art informs, broadens and deepens her perceptions.
Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, including an exhibition in Orvieto, Italy. Alexander currently works out of Studio 143 in downtown Aiken.
After earning a Bachelor of Arts from Rollins College, and a Master of Arts in teaching from USC in Columbia, Alexander taught in public and private schools for 25 years.
Editor's note: Media interested in attending the opening reception, gallery talk or exhibit are asked to e-mail: news@usca.edu .