Juried Gallery
Reflections Unveiled: Contemporary Portraiture in the Digital Age explores the dynamic realm of contemporary portraiture in the context of the digital age. In an era characterized by rapid technological advancements, social transformations, and evolving notions of identity, this exhibition presents a thought-provoking collection of portraits that reflect the diverse narratives, emotions, and experiences of individuals today.
Through a curated selection of works by emerging and established artists, 'Reflections Unveiled' showcases the myriad ways in which contemporary artists are redefining portraiture. From traditional mediums such as painting and drawing to innovative approaches incorporating photography, digital art, and mixed media, each piece offers a unique perspective on the complexities of human existence in the 21st century.
Juror: Victor Wang
Victor Wang is a Chinese American artist based in the United States. He earned his BFA from the Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts in China and his MFA from Fontbonne University in the U.S. Currently residing in St. Louis, MO, Wang is a full professor at Fontbonne University, where he teaches painting, drawing, and graduate critique classes.
Wang has exhibited his work widely across the country and internationally, receiving various awards for excellence in both painting and art instruction. His work has been showcased in museums and galleries worldwide. Wang's figurative paintings act as vehicles to convey the human experience, capturing the emotional tension and psychological drama of life's pivotal moments. Themes such as nostalgia, harmony, passion, agony, sadness, and pleasure are all evident in his recent body of work, developed over the past two decades. His art, often inspired by childhood memories and past experiences, frequently tells a recurring story. Wang's painting technique combines heavy impasto on the light areas with transparent applications on the shadows, creating a striking physicality and perceptual depth.
Juried Artists: Lisa Asmus, Erica Balestreri, Pat Barton, Maryn Blanco, Luba Briginets, Cari Casper, Zach Chasnoff, Kathy Corey, Tai Davis, Camelia Eheart, Pennie Fien, Gaye Gambell-Peterson, Richard Greene, Colin Halsey, Justice Henderson, Michele Hilbing, Sean Hoisington, Nicole Horton, Charlotte Johnson, Adam Long, Alison McMahon, Katie Millitzer, Gary Mitchell, Nabil Mousa, Jane Mudd, Alex Paradowski, Adrienne Patel, Sonja Petermann, Kristi Ponder, Kimberlyn Renee, Mark Roman, L Eric Ronshaugen, Paola Scharberg, Eric Schoolcraft, Douglas Simes, Tate Skinner, Kristin Smith, Evie Strope, Melissa Tychonievich, Ria Unson, Nancy Van Ness, David M. Yates.
