Moka on Soho Pgh. Art 501(c)(3)

                                              Moka on Soho  had the pleasure of hosting artist Adam Masava.  Adam is from Nairobi and has an artist collective there: https://sites.google.com/isk.ac.ke/mukuru-art-collective/about Some of Adam's work, made from corrugated steel scraps: Adam was brought to Pittsburgh courtesy of Nanci Goldberg of Ketchup City in Sharpsburg PA. We organized for Adam to speak with some of the children of Weil school, located across from Moka on Soho.  Adam brought work samples, telling the children a little about his Mukuru art collective, his family and how impactful art has been in his life. Adam spoke in detail about using found objects to create fascinating pieces of artwork, instilling in the children how easy it is to use found objects to create beautiful and meaningful art and that one does not have to have a fortune to make impactful art. Adam informed the children that art is all around us. Needless to say, the children were delighted and reall

 We had a lot of fun hosting Thaddeus at Moka on Soho. Friends, art, food and good times!                                                                     

This highlights noted artists Ewari Ellis, Carl "Dingbat" Smith, and  Charles "Teenie" Harris. These legendary artists contributed to Pittsburgh's Hill District creative engine and represent a communal artistic history.  

   

      This piece special work was done for Franco Harris. It is titled "Take the A Train," with the                Crawford Grill in mind. Featured are just some of the great musicians who played there. 

   This was a great show at Energy Innovation Center! Many thanks to Cory Bonnet for giving us this great space.