Events

ARTfactory Hosting Artist Talk for Zsudayka Nzinga’s “The Many Rooms Mixed Media Exhibit
The art is available for viewing and purchase until July 23.

Artist Talk: Saturday, July 16, 2 pm – 4 pm
(9419 Battle St, Manassas, Free & open to the public)
RSVP Here.

The Many Rooms
“The Many Rooms” is a collection of mixed media pieces by DC artist Zsudayka Nzinga. Based on the scripture, “In my Father’s house there are many mansions/rooms” John 14, Nzinga observes experiences in her home and with family just prior to the pandemic through the new year. Finding inspiration from the little moments, Nzinga draws from the richness of American Black culture, covering mental health and isolation, class and social uprisings, watching riots and the aftermath from the perspective of her children and the many ways to revolt while finding the beauty in navigating the changing world. These are not sad or trauma-based pieces, but rather the ways we find inspiration when we are forced to look within. The subjects are surrounded in greenery and Afro Bohemian interior design, and examine the ways in which we create safe spaces in our homes.

The paintings are made with acrylic, oil, paint marker, fabric, decorative paper, hand dyed paper, linocut stamp, thread, ink and digital transfer on canvas. Work is woven, quilted, sewn, painted and collaged on canvas surrounding photorealistic portraits that have been abstracted to mimic quilts. The pieces are mostly on loose canvas and designed to hang like quilts or fiber art. They are a collection meant to archive a historic moment in this world, in this country and especially in Washington, DC from the viewpoint of a member of a forever changed community.

The exhibition will expand this year to also include interactive renderings of the rooms in a walkable, live installation titled “Afro Bohemian” at the Liberty Museum in Philadelphia as a part of their “This is Our Home” exhibition. The exhibit dates are June 3-October 30, 2022. Visit libertymuseum.org for more info.

About Zsudayka Nzinga
Zsudayka Nzinga is a fine artist, curator and educator from Denver, CO living in Washington, DC. Her work is largely focused on mixed media portraiture of American life including themes of motherhood and culture. Her pieces explore patterns and textures using acrylic, oil, decorative and hand dyed paper, fabric, thread and ink on canvas. She also makes jewelry using silver, wood, resin and precious stones. She is a proud mother of 3 children and wife to artist, James Terrell.

Contact:
ARTfactory, Gallery Director: Jordan Exum | jexum@virginiaARTfactory.org | 703-330-2787
Gallery Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm | 9419 Battle St, Manassas, VA 20110
VirginiaARTfactory.org/manassas-art-gallery | Instagram: @virginiaartfactory

Attachments: Zsudayka Nzinga, “Mourning”, Mixed media on canvas, 58”x32”, Available.

VirginiaARTfactory.org/calendar
jexum@VirginiaARTfactory.org
703.330.2787

SummerSounds Concert Series
Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center St.

Mark your calendar for the upcoming Summer Sounds concert series!

Each year, the ARTfactory, in partnership with Micron Technology Foundation, the City of Manassas and the Harris Pavilion (9201 Center St.) offers a series of free concerts. The popular concerts are scheduled on Saturday evenings throughout the summer. Bring your chairs, blankets, and picnics to enjoy these concerts with your friends and neighbors!

All concerts at the Harris Pavilion – 6:30 pm – Rain or Shine!

SummerSounds is partially supported by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

2022 Schedule

July 23
Sol Roots (Soul/Funk/Rock)
August 13
Lil’ Maceo (Funk/Jazz/Blues)
August 20
Shenandoah Run (Folk)
September 3
Quimbao Latin Band (Salsa/Merengue/Cumbia)

About the ARTfactory:
The ARTfactory was founded in 1984 by a group of artists and art lovers with the goal of enriching the quality of life in the Northern Virginia region. In 2002, the ARTfactory relocated to the Hopkins Candy Factory building in Manassas and has become the cornerstone of the downtown arts community. Currently, we offer an art gallery, theatre arts, visual arts education, dance classes, Arts on the Go™, summer camps and SummerSounds Concert Series. Visit www.VirginiaARTfactory.org/calendar for more info.