A collection of works by Alora Tishok.  Opening reception will be April 27th from 6:00pm- 12:00am at the Laughing Goat CoffeeHouse in Boulder, CO.  This series of work deals with The Seven Primal Desires and the Three States of Pure Being.  The reception will provide orderves and music by Mike Grab, Anansi (Tk Kayembe), and Chris B.  

The Seven Primal Desires consist of the desire for Love, Lust, Happiness, Revenge, Greed, Envy, and Death.  These are the forces that drive human nature and rule the world.  The Three States of Pure being consist of before life (living in the womb), pari-nirvana (the moment of enlightenment and the transition into the afterlife), and Ether (the infinite unknown afterlife).  Come enjoy a night filled with art, music, and Desire.  Do you dare to live, In Sin?

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Kais al-Hilali was an anti-Gaddafi graffiti artist in Libya who made political statements with his brushes and paints, much like other graffiti artists who try to send a message to the public.  Kais left his artistic mark on a roundabout in a pro-Gaddafi part of the city and when he was stopped at an impoverished checkpoint rebel gunmen opened fire on the car Kais was in, killed him, and left.  Rebel commanders deny having a checkpoint at the location of Kais murder.  Kais will forever be known as a brave artist who lost his life for a cause.

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As Japan struggles to recover from the devastation that occurred this past week, artists and galleries are banding together to raise funds for aide relief.  This gives the public a chance to purchase some art while supporting a good cause.  In Los Angeles Japan LA has organized a “#PrayForJapan Art Fundraiser Exhibition.”  The show will open on Saturday and proceeds will go to the Red Cross efforts in Japan.  Also illustrators have created a long list of T-shirts, comics, and other items, organized by Comics Alliance in support of relief efforts. 

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