exhibits A SLICE OF LIFE: New Folk Art Paintings by Ruby C. Williams

September 17 – October 5, 2008. Marbles will partner with St. Louis arts and education organizations for special events, discussions, demonstrations and meetings with this unique Florida folk artist.

Artist’s Receptions:

Friday, September 19 from 5:30pm-9 p.m.

Press Conference and Sneak Preview,
by invitation only – with BBQ, Beer and Blues.
Friday, September 19 from 5:30pm-9 p.m.
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Saturday, September 20 from 6-9 p.m.,

Artist’s talk 7-7:30 p.m.
Free public opening
music and light refreshments
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Sunday, September 21 from 2-4 p.m

Artist demonstration and talk
Free Family Day
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Ruby C. Williams grew up in Bealsville, Florida - a community formed by freed slaves in the 1860's. It is these roots that form the stage for Ruby's produce stand and "walk in" gallery on Florida State Road 60.

Ruby William's art career began when people driving down the highway took notice of Ruby's brightly painted signs advertising fruits and vegetables. With the coaxing from him and others, this spiritual businesswoman, minister and grandmother embarked on the journey that has led her into classrooms, galleries and museums in Florida, as well as nationally. Recently, Ruby illustrated a charming children's book titled, I Am Ruby.

"I've been ministering since I was a kid... I do everything from the bottom of my heart, whether shelling a bucket of beans or making a painting." Her brightly colored and festive paintings speak her messages loudly and clearly. "...I like when people look at it and smile."

Ruby Williams, honored with a Florida Folk Life Award, was included in the show, "On Their Own - Selected Self-taught Artists" at the Smithsonian Anacostia Museum in Washington D.C.

See http://www.folkvine.org/ruby/home.html for more about Ruby.

Rent the culturally creative gallery space at Marbles for your next meeting or event.

For more information about Art at Marbles, contact: Jane Ollendorff, Marbles Gallery Art Director at 314.791.6466 or marblesart.jane@hotmail.com or www.marblesyoga.com

Marbles Yoga Studio and Gallery
Exhibiting St. Louis area artists in historic Lafayette Square