Exhibition Opening: Friday, March 21, 2014, 6-8 p.m.
Runs Through: April 27, 2014
Aspects of the Self: Portraits of Our Times
Ruth C. Horton Gallery, Miles C. Horton Jr. Gallery, Sherwood Payne Quillen '71 Reception Gallery, and Cube
Beginning with such icons of American art as Andy Warhol, Alex Katz, or Cindy Sherman, this exhibition traces the evolution of how many of the most prominent artists of our times have presented the self in not only painting and photography, but in 3-D and virtual or internet-based works of art. Spanning more than 40 years, this exhibition takes the tradition of portraiture as it evolved in the late 20th century and catapults it to the present. Representing emerging and established artists with stellar works from prominent museums, private collections, and artist’s studios, this exhibition examines the multi-faceted and ever-changing complexity of how the self is perceived and presented to the world. Artists from Virginia, as well as national and international artists, are represented in what promises to be one of the highlights of the 2014 exhibition season.
Ruth C. Horton Gallery
Kehinde Wiley
Dacia Carter, 2012
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 inches
Private Collection
Photo courtesy of Sean Kelly Gallery, New York
Kehinde Wiley
Mama Ngagne, 2007
Oil on canvas
26 x 22 inches
Private Collection
Photo courtesy of Sean Kelly Gallery, New York
Gallery hours
Monday–Friday, 10 AM–5:30 PMSaturday, 10 AM–4 PM
The galleries are sometimes closed for holidays, etc. Please check the calendar.
Admission
Free