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| HOLYOKE The public is invited to view "Cool Runnings" a collection of woodcarvings and sculpture by Elton Braithwaite at Holyoke Community College's Taber Art Gallery, January 22 - February 22. An opening reception will be conducted Jan. 31 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The exhibition and reception are free and open to all. The Taber Gallery is located next to the HCC library on the second floor of the Donahue building. The gallery is open weekdays. For more information (413) 533-3593. A native of Jamaica, Braithwaite began carving 44 years ago, when he whittled down a screw driver and used some cut glass to sand a piece of discarded cedar wood. The resulting mask was sold for just $25 but it launched Braithwaite's life work. Braithwaite now lives in Granby, where he has established the Species of Earth Gallery and serves on the town's cultural council. His work is a m lange of Caribbean and African influences, and includes walking sticks, masks, ceremonial stools, portraits, and free-standing sculptures. There will be 46 pieces on display during Braithwaite's HCC exhibition. |