Artist Exhibition

Both featured artists are taking part of a three month artist residency program here in Manchester, NH. During their time here they will explore, network, and create a new body of work that will be featured at this exhibition.

Abena Apatu

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Ultilizing dry media such as graphite pencils and charcoal, Abena’s portfolio consists of semi-realistic portraiture and landscapes to depict themes of philosophy, spirituality, and mental health. Recently discovering her newfound interest in stretching paper over custom made panels, she aims to connect her community through thought-provoking imagery about life and the human condition within her work. Abena is a recent graduate from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) located in Baltimore, MD.

Song Kang

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Song Kang is a Korean-American freelance illustrator based in Atlanta, Georgia. Kang creates intricately rendered environments in pen and ink, drawing commonplace flora, grass, mushrooms, leaves, and weaving them into new, fantastical worlds.

The Factory’s AIR program aims to host up to 6 artists from across the world every year. Selected artists are provided stipends for room & board, food, and art supplies so they can spend their time focusing on their creative practice. At the end of each residency each artist hosts an exhibition in the Factory’s event space and invites the community to join as we celebrate their developing bodies of work.

Learn More About Our AIR Program Here

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