When was the last time you attended an artist’s salon? Painter Dave Clay was recently having a conversation with another artist about how the political climate is affecting figurative art. So, we at Gallery Erato were intrigued and set aside some time during the July art walk to bring up this topic. Please join the conversation on July 11th at 7:30pm. The talk is scheduled for 30 minutes, though we hope you will linger and continue following where the conversation leads.
Mirror By Dave Clay
“A Dangerous Time to Paint the Figure.”
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 exchanging ideas with you!
This is a free event that will be happening during Pioneer Square’s Art Walk, which because of Independence Day falling on the first Thursday of the month, will be happening on the second Thursday, July 11, 2019.
Gallery Erato is located at 309 1st Avenue South in Seattle, WA. The Gallery will be open for browsing from 6pm until 9pm. Stay late for special, impromptu performances.