art opening

[Bill London <london@moscow.com>]

>
> The Moscow Food Co-op is proud to announce an art opening in their art
> gallery for Peter Basoa. "Found and Altared Images" are laminated and
> displayed in a series or collection to reflex a theme. A reception for the
> artist will be from 5pm-7pm,Friday Dec 7th, 2001.
>
> Peter Basoa has been a local artist here in Moscow for about 26 years. He
> moved here from New York City in 1974.  Among his many endeavors
> include:Helped the Micro Movie house get started, helped start the Palouse
> Folklore Society, was the "Radio Rider" on the University of Idaho's local
> radio station, KUID in the 70's, worked at various music stores, worked at
> Book people of Moscow and was the Music Coordinator for the Moscow
> Renaissances fair for 23 years.
>
> Peter's artwork consist of found images, saved from various places,and
> displayed in a series or story line.  He describes he's collection as "Every
> picture tells a story.  When people ask me what instrument I play, I say,
> 'The Radio', professionally.  To me these pictures & words which I rescue
> from magazines on their way to the Recycling Center are 'scraps of angel
> songs.' I choose those who stand alone and are enhanced by being laminated
> and 'altared'.  I hope these 'Altared Images' sing to you."
>
> His latest collection of artwork will be displayed from Dec 7, 2001 to Jan
> 17, 2002.
> The Moscow Food Co~op is located at 211 E. 3rd St. Moscow Idaho.
> The Co~op is open from 8am-8pm Monday-Sunday.
>
> Artist wishing to summit artwork for the Co~op's Art Gallery can contact:
> Rose Graham  892-8432hm/ 885-7040wk or email rterrydgraham@hotmail.com
>