Orlando Museum of Art Showcases Major Ndebele Collection in U.S. Patterns of Life: Bold and Powerful Ndebele Art of South Africa Selections and Gifts from the Norma Canelas and William D. Roth Collection On view August 21, 2004 through July 31, 2005

ORLANDO, FL August 12, 2004 -- The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) showcases one of the best collections of Ndebele objects in the United States in the exhibition Patterns of Life: Bold and Powerful Ndebele Art of South Africa, Selections and Gifts from the Norma Canelas and William D. Roth Collection from August 21, 2004 through July 31, 2005. The exhibition is the seventh in a series from the Roth's collection of African art, which highlights the many different artistic traditions of Africa.

The Ndebele people of South Africa are renowned for their sophisticated sense of geometric design used in many aspects of their lives ranging from objects of adornment to their distinctively painted houses. Ndebele art is powerful and bold in its use of color and line. This exhibition highlights Ndebele adornment with more than 90 objects including blankets beaded with thousands of individual glass beads, elaborate beaded aprons, elegant wedding attire and striking, colorful, beaded women's hoops that are worn around the neck, waist and legs. Also included in the exhibition are illustrations of the Ndebele people by renowned South African artist Barbara Tyrell.

Norma Canelas and William D. Roth have been named among the top 100 art collectors in the country by Art & Antiques magazine. They are known for their collections of ethnographic headdresses, beadwork, textiles, crafts and contemporary art.

General Information
For further information, call (407) 896-4231 or visit the OMA's web site at www.OMArt.org. Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors (55+), college students with ID and groups of 10 or more, $5 for students ages 6-18, free for children age 5 and younger and OMA Members. Residents of Orange, Seminole, Lake and Osceola counties receive free admission on Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. The OMA is open Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.; and closed Mondays. The OMA is located in picturesque Orlando Loch Haven Park at 2416 N. Mills Ave., Orlando, FL.

Media interested in receiving promotional images on the exhibition may call (407) 896-4231, ext. 239, or e-mail marketingpr@omart.org.

Accredited by the American Association of Museums, the Orlando Museum of Art is supported by earned income, the Council of 101, donations from individuals, corporations and foundations, and sponsored in part by United Arts of Central Florida with funds from the United Arts campaign, State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts.





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