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Show A bold batik created by Israeli-born artist Amos Amit. Batik artist Amos Am it to be featured at Kimball Amos Amit, one of the leading batik artists in the country, will be featured at the Kimball Art Center Nov. 30 through Jan. 3. Batik is an ancient and unique art form that can be both primitive and modern, bold or detailed. The technique is difficult and takes many years to master. Unlike other media, any mistakes made in batik cannot be corrected. ' . Amos Amit was born in Israel in 1945 and was raised on a moshav (farming community) in the Galilee. He has received numerous prestigious pres-tigious national and international awards and is a member of the Beverly Hills and Los Angeles Art Associations and the American Crafts Council. The art center also will feature its Christmas Boutique in the Lower Gallery. Handmade gifts will be displayed, including porcelain dolls, cloth dolls, Christmas stockings, stuffed toys, wreaths and centerpieces. center-pieces. The gift shop will be stocked with Christmas jewelry and ceramic items. The opening reception honoring Amos Amit will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30. It is free and open to the public. |