BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20240127T223000Z DTEND:20240128T003000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Artist Reception\, Dodji Koudakpo\, "Historic Figures & Nature" Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Join us at the VTSU Castleton Bank Gallery in Rutland\, VT for the Artist Reception of Dodji Koudakpo and the opening of his "Historic Figures & Nature" Exhibition. Dodji grew up in Togo where he first fell in love with art. Dodji embodies the spirit of artistic resilience. From childhood\, he drew or painted on any surface he could find\, his talent illuminating even the humblest corners. He uses everyday experiences\, people\, places\, and things as a basis for his art. Dodji adopted a unique yet flexible approach to art by tapping into the moment and letting the artwork come to him as opposed to chasing the artwork. While in the United States\, his passion for oil painting persisted. He honed his craft with unwavering dedication\, winning prestigious awards and acclaim. A graduate of Syracuse University\, he now navigates computer technology professionally. Despite his demanding career\, he carves out time to paint\, infusing his art with the rich tapestry of his life's journey\, bridging continents and cultures with every brushstroke. Artist Quote: "I never force my art\; I let it come to me. I treat every artwork as a project of its own\, as a structure\, and build it with the best technique I feel appropriate for it at that moment\, the best way I can." Website: https://www.djallstarart.com Instagram: @DJAllstar_Art Youtube Channel: @ArtbyDodji X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us at the VTSU Castleton Bank Gallery in Rutland\, VT for the Artist Reception of Dodji Koudakpo and the opening of his "\;Historic Figures &\; Nature"\; Exhibition. Dodji grew up in Togo where he first fell in love with art. Dodji embodies the spirit of artistic resilience. From childhood\, he drew or painted on any surface he could find\, his talent illuminating even the humblest corners. He uses everyday experiences\, people\, places\, and things as a basis for his art. Dodji adopted a unique yet flexible approach to art by tapping into the moment and letting the artwork come to him as opposed to chasing the artwork. While in the United States\, his passion for oil painting persisted. He honed his craft with unwavering dedication\, winning prestigious awards and acclaim. A graduate of Syracuse University\, he now navigates computer technology professionally. Despite his demanding career\, he carves out time to paint\, infusing his art with the rich tapestry of his life'\;s journey\, bridging continents and cultures with every brushstroke. Artist Quote: &ldquo\;I never force my art\; I let it come to me. I treat every artwork as a project of its own\, as a structure\, and build it with the best technique I feel appropriate for it at that moment\, the best way I can.&rdquo\; Website: https://www.djallstarart.com Instagram: @DJAllstar_Art Youtube Channel: @ArtbyDodji LOCATION:VTSU Castleton Bank Gallery 104 Merchants Row Rutland\, VT UID:e.3464.8877 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260430T073235Z URL:https://members.rutlandvermont.com/events/details/artist-reception-dodji-koudakpo-historic-figures-nature-exhibition-8877 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR