A Dangerous Time to Paint the Figure
A Dangerous Time to Paint the Figure: A conversation with artist Dave Clay
Making figurative art today is a dangerous endeavor. The human body is charged by history, society and politics. The figure resonates with demands for equality and acceptance but also engenders fear and shame. Neither the artist nor the observer can isolate themselves from these tensions. Artist Dave Clay and Director Sophia Iannicelli discuss how figure painting connects with the individual, confronts the political challenges of our society, and enables us to celebrate our own humanity. Through this celebration of the human body in art, we celebrate our own diversity. This celebration is a form of protest against the fear and hatred so prevalent in today’s world.
We look forward to your participation in the conversation.
About the artist:
Dave Clay’s artwork aims to elicit an emotional response in the viewer. The artwork explores connections between emotional and psychological experiences with physical and digital environments. The artwork avoids symbolism, encouraging the viewer to bring their own experience to the figure and form. Dave’s paintings and prints will be on display at Gallery Erato through July 30th. Learn more about Dave and his art on his website: daveclay.com
This is a free event that will be happening during Pioneer Square’s First Thursday Art Walk.
A Dangerous Time to Paint the Figure: A conversation with artist Dave Clay Making figurative art today is a dangerous endeavor. The human body is charged by history, society and politics. The figure resonates with demands for equality and acceptance but also engenders fear and shame. Neither the artist nor the observer can isolate themselves from these tensions. Artist Dave Clay and Director Sophia Iannicelli discuss how figure painting connects with the individual, confronts the political challenges of our society, and enables us to celebrate our own humanity. Through this celebration of the human body in art, we celebrate our own diversity. This celebration is a form of protest against the fear and hatred so prevalent in today’s world. We look forward to your participation in the conversation. About the artist: Dave Clay’s artwork aims to elicit an emotional response in the viewer. The artwork explores connections between emotional and psychological experiences with physical and digital environments. The artwork avoids symbolism, encouraging the viewer to bring their own experience to the figure and form. Dave’s paintings and prints will be on display at Gallery Erato through July 30th. Learn more about Dave and his art on his website: daveclay.com This is a free event that will be happening during Pioneer Square’s First Thursday Art Walk.
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