Let's pretend we're bunny rabbits
Untitled
oil pastels, graphite, and wax on paper
24"x24"
September 28 through October 28
Frable and Helena Davis Galleries
See Michael's work on Saatchi Online:
http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/yourgallery/artist_profile/artpage/57026.html
Let's pretend we're bunny rabbits
I'm using oil pastels, graphite, and wax on paper, some mounted on panels and some framed under glass. I'm trying for sensuous, aggressive images with sweet colors...a bit of eye candy.
The installation of the work in this show has been heavily influenced by my recent experiences with bookmaking. I've installed the work as diptychs - or in the language of books - "two-page spreads."
It's the content that's important here. Each diptych consists of one square image based on a close-up photo of a man's face and a second identically-sized square image based on a close-up photo of a rabbit's face. My goal is for the juxtaposition of these images, each two-page spread, to cause you to consider the concept of male identity, beauty and sexuality; at the same time I want you to question just how safe (or unsafe) you feel examining these issues.
- Michael A. Pierce, July 2007
Michael will donate a portion of his sales to Equality Virginia.
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Opening Reception
Fourth Friday
September 28
7-10 pm
Free and Open to the Public
Due to ThinkSmall4! Opening on First Friday next month, we will have an Exhibition Closing Reception on
Fourth Friday
October 26, 7-10 pm
Musical entertainment by
Northside Consort
FREE and Open to the Public
Untitled
oil pastels, graphite, and wax on paper
24"x24"
Untitled
oil pastels, graphite, and wax on paper
24"x24"
Untitled
oil pastels, graphite, and wax on paper
24"x24"
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