Viewfinder: Black History Brought to Life Through Art

Black History Month is observed in February at Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold through books, theater, dance and art.

In the Afro-Boricua Exhibit in the Pascal Center for Performing Arts gallery, Puerto Rican artist Sami Miranda shows pieces mixing everyday life and the spiritual.

Those who view the collection will see bright colors in pieces, as well as simple wooden structures and items.

Art to see includes Tarot cards merging with a Madonna draped with red-and-white beads and an old, ornate Singer sewing machine placed with white satin draped around a tailor's mannequin.

The show is curated by Willfredo Valladares Lara, assistant professor of visual arts at AACC.

Another display on campus is in the Andrew G. Truxal Library.

Several books penned by African-Americans may be seen, along with drawing of the authors. 

The books are on display until Feb. 28.

For more information about Black History Month events at AACC, visit: http://www.aacc.edu/blackhistorymonth.