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Artist uses childhood tools to express himself
Posted: 02.08.2013 at 8:15 AM
Jessica Fairley

Jessica Fairley is a reporter with FOX 31 News

Read more:  Local, Black History Month, Albany Arts Area Council, Art, Arts, Arts Council, Art Council, Artwork, South Georgia, South Georgia Artist, Gene Threats, Color Pencils, People Places and Community, Community, Places, People, Showcase

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To commemorate Black History Month, the Albany Area Arts Council is displaying the artwork of one South Georgia artist who's using something other than paint to express himself.

The entire collection of artwork by Gene Threats was finished with color pencils.

The showcase is themed 'People, Places, and Community.' Threats showcase is centered around religion and family.

The artist says he came up with the idea of because of his love for people.

The showcase will run through the end of the month.

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