Infinite Mirror: American Identity
May 17, 2012 - July 15, 2012
Fort Wayne Museum of Art
Thursday May 31, 2012 from 6:30-8:30 PM: Evening of Spoken Word, followed by reception
Amid the powerful portraits of America's culture, join us for an inspiring night of poetry featuring Ketu Oladuwa, Helen Frost, Curtis Crisler and George Kalamaras. Each will read pieces sparked by the artwork in the exhibition Infinite Mirror: Images of American Identity.
This exhibition features 63 multi-media works including paintings, works on paper, photographs and video by culturally diverse artists from across the United States. Infinite Mirror is realized through the collective efforts of Artrain, Inc. and a group of independent curators selecting works of art by established and emerging American artists.
The central theme is the use of portraiture and figuration as symbols for emotional and social ideas. Artwork in the exhibition uses portraiture to depict circumstances and experiences of multicultural populations in present-day America. The artwork is personal, reflective, autobiographical and of a high technical quality, creating an exhibition that is both visually beautiful as well as socially relevant. The exhibition includes the work of first generation Americans and emerging new immigrant artists that examines issues and themes of race, gender, religion, history, politics and family. Included are such internationally renowned artists as Luis Jimenez, Tomie Arai, Elizabeth Catlett and Faith Ringgold.
Fort Wayne Museum of Art
Monday, May 21, 2012
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