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Opening Reception: Faces in the Crowd

FAC Modern

October 12, 2007

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Faces in the Crowd: Portraiture from the Permanent Collection of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center continues the FAC MODERN's program of dynamic exhibitions of exciting 20th & 21st century art. We know portraiture as the visual representation of individual people and expect a portrait to illuminate the subject's unique physical features, character traits, social position, or profession. Although we usually think of portraiture in relation to human beings, in the broadest sense a portrait can depict people, animals, objects, or even places. For Faces in the Crowd, FAC Curators Tariana Navas-Nieves and Blake Milteer are presenting a great selection of portraiture from throughout the Americas. This exhibition highlights the complex creative process in which the artist must render physical likeness as well as emotions, desires, struggles, or triumphs from within the subject. The wide range of those portrayed reflects the development of styles and the growing acknowledgment and exploration of issues of identity and cultural diversity. From traditional pictures that capture the likeness of the sitter to unusual works in which the subject represents general and universal concerns, this show embraces the fullest range of portraiture from the Museum's collection. Prior to the 20th century, portraitists were usually compelled to respond to and follow the wishes of the sitters, bringing together expected poses, format, and costume to fulfill the specific demands of the client. As we move into the Modern era, artists take a freer and more expressionistic approach in order to create a likeness that is perhaps more than just physical. Works included in the show include Paul Cadmus's Study for David and Goliath, which depicts the artist and his longtime partner reenacting Baroque artist Caravaggio's paintings that were based on the Old Testament story. These works run the gamut from irreverent humor to deeply felt homage. Also included are portraits of non-humans such as James Wyeth's Study for Angus and Dan Britton's Bacon Dog, not to mention a few surprises…

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  Tickets: FAC Members Free
  Non-members
  Adults $7.50
  Seniors $6.75
  Students with ID and youth 5-17 $6.75
  Children 4 and under Free

• Dates & Times

  Dates:
  October 12, 2007

  Times:
  5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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  Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center-FAC Modern

  121 South Tejon Street Colorado Springs, CO 80903

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