Adelphi Presents "Mexico Profundo"

Adelphi University is pleased to present "Mexico Profundo," a colorful photographic essay about the peoples of Mexico by Associate Professor of anthropology Laraine Fletcher, on display in the Swirbul Library Gallery, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY, from Sunday, November 19, 2006 through Sunday, December 1, 2006. A free reception with the artist will be held on Friday, December 1, 2006 at 4:30 p.m.

For 30 years, Dr. Fletcher has been working as an anthropologist in Mexico, mostly in the Maya area of the Yucatan peninsula. Through "Mexico Profundo," she will offer spectators an opportunity to experience a part of the Mexican culture that she had the privilege of knowing and photographing over the decades. Her exhibit includes photographs from several Maya regions, as well as from Oaxaca, Xochimilco, and Chalma.

The Swirbul Library Gallery is open Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. For more information, please contact Richard Vaux, Director of Exhibitions, at (516) 877-4462.