Abataka January 5, 2007

This powerful exhibition features the art of Mary Fisher, an internationally renowned West Palm Beach artist/author and AIDS activist. 'Abataka' is a pan-African term meaning family, tribe, community, home and belonging. It is the miracle of Abataka, the positive power of family and community that provides the backdrop for this collection of quilts, sculptures and dramatic fiber art that speak to courage, passion, integrity, hope and humor. Mary Fisher is known for the diversity of her work, which includes handmade papers, oversized fabric reproductions, sculpture, etchings, textiles and jewelry.