Alonzo Adams Donates Six Fine Art Prints to Plainfield Public Library

February 16, 2011 - Plainfield artist Alonzo Adams generously donates six prints to be added to Plainfield Public Library's Fine Arts Collection.

Local artist Alonzo Adams has generously donated six prints of his artwork to Plainfield Public Library's Fine Arts Collection. In an effort to encourage Plainfield youth to "pick up a paint brush instead of a gun," Mr. Adams has plans to donate even more artwork, valued over $10,000, to various New Jersey organizations.

Mr. Adams grew up using the Plainfield Public Library, which is proud to own several of his original paintings and signed prints. The body of his work portrays contemporary Black lifestyles, "inspired by everyday sights and sounds that deserve immortality in a constantly changing world." His work has been featured in solo exhibitions at major public and private venues in the East, including Howard University and the Russell Senate Building in Washington, D.C. His works hang in the collections of Bill Cosby, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Maya Angelou and Senator Bill Bradley, among others.

Fourth Position Limited Edition Print; n.d.		Distant Dreams Open Edition Print, n.d.
Birthplace of Legends Limited Edition Print; n.d.		Young Wheels Open Edition Print, n.d.
May We Make Them Proud Limited Edition Print; n.d.		Blocks Open Edition Print, n.d.