"Braulio Batista: Manipulated
Series" is a collection of artwork by Newark artist Braulio Batista, Jr. Select works will be on display
at Express Yourself Studios located at 1912 Springfield Avenue in Maplewood the entire month of January.
Mr. Batista teaches
Photography and Exploring Art at Elizabeth High School as well as outreach programs at the Greater Newark Charter School for
seventh and eighth grade Children. He also teaches various classes at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey in Summit.
An opening
reception for the artist will take place TODAY from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm. The
event is free and open to the public.
Express Yourself Studios is an art studio and art gallery dedicated to being an outlet for children and adults to
express themselves creatively via classes in arts and crafts. As well as a space where artist are welcome
to display their work and create utilizing the studio’s space, tools and tables. For more information
about the studio and its offerings visit www.expressyourselfstudios.com.