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SUMMARY:A Light Under the Bushel: Paintings by Julia Bottoms
DESCRIPTION:A Light Under the Bushel: Paintings by Julia Bottoms\nOn View\nJul 14\, 2023 – Oct 29\, 2023\nThe practice of portraiture has historically served to not only represent the subject but to also preserve their spirit in its most honest form. For Buffalo-based visual artist Julia Bottoms\, traditional portraiture is a means to express the nuance and complexities of Black identity beyond limiting\, reductive stereotypes. Thinking through historic periods in which portraits were commissioned for figures of prominence\, Bottoms’ practice interrogates portraiture as a concept of record. The inclusion – or lack thereof – of Black and Brown bodies in classical portraiture has inspired a new series and conceptual direction in her work.  \nA Light Under the Bushel features work from this new series\, building upon the artist’s interest in expanding narratives around representations of Blackness. Black and Brown people certainly existed during times like the Renaissance and Victorian eras when classical portraits were created. However\, their inclusion in such works is rare and highly circumstantial\, their lives rarely deemed important enough to be documented by fine art. Bottoms’ new paintings push against this\, emphasizing that they have always been an important part of history. Inspired by portraits of these eras\, her work fuses the historic with the contemporary through her models’ dress. Her work is reminiscent of the recontextualization of blackness throughout history seen in the work of portrait artist Kehinde Wiley. However\, Bottoms moves in a different direction by employing soft\, gestural brush strokes and posing her models to emulate classical depictions of saints\, Madonna and Child\, warriors\, and other angelic beings\, imbuing her figures with an ethereal presence.  \nBottoms reflects on the allusion to religious iconography as twofold in an artist statement on the series:   \nFirst\, it’s meant to convey the intangible spiritual aspect of each person depicted. Second\, it is a reference to Black and Brown bodies as they relate to the history of Christianity. Growing up religious\, I often felt a disconnect between the Eurocentric imagery in religious art and what I knew to be the factual appearance of people from the regions described in the Bible. People from the Middle East and North Africa are people of color. The shades and features of Biblical characters would have varied\, but the fact that they were of color is undeniable. So it stands to reason that that would be reflected in classical art depictions. However\, that is not the case. This exclusion comes with an implication; The alignment of whiteness with purity/goodness and Blackness with corruption/evil has had far-reaching psychological ramifications for us all. In the case of Biblical depictions\, this is not only a lack of inclusion\, it is erasure.  \nAs I worked on the series\, a particular verse came to mind. In Matthew 5:15-16 Jesus says: “Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand\, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way\, let your light so shine before others\, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”  \nI kept thinking about all the talents\, all the goodness\, and all the truly great accomplishments\, lost to time because a person’s skin color disqualified them from being recorded. How many lights were placed under a bushel and how deeply has humanity missed out on great minds for it? How many scientists\, poets\, mathematicians\, and philosophers have been lost to institutional bushels? The light we each possess is still subject in part to the roles we are forced into and the circumstances we must endure. But a light is still a light regardless of its location. In covering it\, the light does not cease to be what it is\, rather it is *us* who miss out on its illumination. \nOverall\, this series is meant to spark our imaginations. History cannot be re-written; however\, we can find value in reflecting on what inclusion could have looked like. Additionally\, perhaps this imagery can inspire an excavation of sorts\, in which we search for the accomplishments that have been recorded but ignored or distorted. It is my hope that the work will inspire the contemporary art world and artists going forward. Above all\, I challenge the viewer to value the light of every individual and to never be the bushel that conceals it. \nA Light Under the Bushel: Paintings by Julia Bottoms is made possible through the generosity of our presenting sponsor\, M&T Bank. For his leadership commitment\, we gratefully acknowledge Senator Sean M. Ryan\, with additional thanks to James & Dorothy Pappas and Gary & Willow Brost for their generous support.
URL:https://bornbuffalo.com/event/a-light-under-the-bushel-paintings-by-julia-bottoms/
LOCATION:Burchfield Penney Art Center\, 1300 Elmwood Avenue\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Event,Buffalo Event,Family
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SUMMARY:A Clearing View Charles E. Burchfield Reframed
DESCRIPTION:A Clearing View\nCharles E. Burchfield Reframed \nOct 13\, 2023 – Jan 28\, 2024\nCharles E. Burchfield was one of the great American artists of the 20th century\, but his work is sometimes overlooked as are many works on paper\, because they cannot be left on museum walls for years at a time. They are also shown behind glass\, which presents viewers with reflections of themselves\, distorting the work itself. This exhibition is the beginning of an effort to both literally and metaphorically reframe his paintings and offer an unencumbered view of his brilliant work\, properly presented and celebrated the way it can be today. \nThe 1930s were an important time in Burchfield’s career. It was during this decade that his work was featured in the first solo exhibition ever held at the then new Museum of Modern Art in New York City. After quitting his job at the Birge Wallpaper company in 1929\, Burchfield was finally able to devote all of his energy to painting. Around the same time\, he started building his own frames to display his work. On August 29\, 1934\, he wrote in his journal: \nWorking these last few days again on frames; it is hard work\, but at times enjoyable. Even the mechanical uncreative parts\, such as rubbing with sand-paper or using the rasp are a physical pleasure\, like walking or swimming. \nWorks from this period\, often presented in large dramatic frames with rustic finishes\, are excellent illustrations of how Burchfield himself intended for the work to be seen. Most of the best examples have little or no matt bordering the work and are presented in the way one might expect to see an oil painting. \nModern glass\, used in everything from windows and lenses to fiberglass and fiber optic cables\, is a building block for civilization. In windows\, it protects people from the elements. Lens technology has allowed people to see more clearly as their sight fails them. Burchfield himself needed glasses to continue painting. On November 24\, 1939\, he wrote: \nA.M. When I tried to draw in the studio\, I found I could not focus on the work at arm’s length. Alarmed\, I called Dr. Bennett\, who\, instead of assuring me it could be remedied\, said it presented quite a problem\, and would I see him at 5:00 P.M. So I had a bad hour or so\, until I reasoned out myself\, that an extra pair of glasses\, with more space for intermediate work\, and less for distance\, should do the trick.  \nIn his journals\, Burchfield often spoke of weather clearing after a storm as the rain or wind that ravaged the landscape moved away. This exhibition does the same. Like those new glasses\, it offers a clearing view of work too long distorted by obsolete glass. By reframing Burchfield’s work\, we also re-present his legacy and its importance in a world that needs his love of nature and his focus on the details in the world around us that anyone can connect with and enjoy.
URL:https://bornbuffalo.com/event/a-clearing-view-charles-e-burchfield-reframed/
LOCATION:Burchfield Penney Art Center\, 1300 Elmwood Avenue\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14222\, United States
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SUMMARY:BOOtanical Celebration
DESCRIPTION:BOOtanical Celebration!\nA Wegmans Day of Play\nIncluded with Regular Admission\nIncludes Coleus and Creatures Exhibit\nOctober 28\n10am-3pm \nJoin us for another Wegmans Day of Play at our annual BOOtanical Celebration!  It will be the most spooktacular\, indoor family event of the year! Explore the spooky scenery and activities that will be fall fun for all! Creatures have taken over the Botanical Gardens for our new Coleus and Creatures Exhibit. See all the exciting plant creatures and learn about pre historic creatures from Past & Present with a scavenger hunt. Be sure to check out the carnivorous plant collection and learn with BioFacts about Venus Fly Traps. \nPick up an activity booklet to complete throughout your adventure through the Botanical Gardens and turn it in for a prize! While you’re exploring the grounds\, be sure to check out our carnivorous plant collection. This is a candy-free event! We highly encourage adults and children to wear costumes for this spooktacular occasion!  \nE-Tickets – E-TICKETS are recommended for all visitors. Walk-ins may be turned away if our visitor capacity has been met. Please arrive within 15 minutes of your arrival time. Most visitors spend 45 minutes-1.5 hours to complete their visit\, but you are welcome to stay until we close to the public at 4pm.
URL:https://bornbuffalo.com/event/bootanical-celebration/
LOCATION:Botanical Gardens\, 2655 South Park Avenue\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14218-1526\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Event,Buffalo Event,Family
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SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo 2023
DESCRIPTION:Boo at the Zoo 2023\nCalling all little ghouls and goblins! It’s time for a fang-tastic evening at the Buffalo Zoo for Boo at the Zoo! Celebrate spooky season with this family-friendly event that features a Trick-or-Treat trail\, fascinating Bubble Shows from WOW Party Buffalo\, photo opportunities with your favorite characters\, special visits from animal ambassadors\, and more! Put on your best costume and get here early to show off to your animal friends during this after-hours event\, animals are on exhibit until dusk! Purchase your tickets today!  \nThis event is designed for children ages 12 and under. Last entry is 8:00 pm\, with the Trick-or-Treat Trail running until 8:30 pm.  \nDATES:\nSaturday\, October 21 2023\, from 5:30–9:00 pm\nSaturday\, October 28\, 2023\, from 5:30–9:00 pm\nPRICE:\nMembers: $15\nNon-Members: $18\n23 Months and Under: $7\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nTICKET INCLUDES:\nAnimals on exhibit until dusk\nGoodies from Trick-or-Treat Trail stations\nBubble Shows from WOW Party Buffalo\nAmbassador animal meet and greets\nComplimentary rides on the train and carousel\nPhoto opportunities with special characters\nSeasonal activities like the corn maze  \nTICKET DESCRIPTION:\nBoo at the Zoo is a festive event designed to celebrate spooky season. To ensure the best experience please note the following:  \nTicket Terms and Conditions:  \nPre-paid\, non-refundable\, non-transferable tickets are required to attend Boo at the Zoo. Should a ticket holder be unable to attend\, your purchase will be considered a donation. There will be no refunds\, nor will tickets be honored at another Boo at the Zoo or year.\nBuffalo Zoo Members receive a special member discount. Please bring your valid Buffalo Zoo membership card and identification to the event. A $5.00 per ticket fee is charged for Members who cannot provide a valid Buffalo Zoo membership card and identification.\nMember level tickets are non-transferable. The Member’s name must be on all tickets purchased\, and the Member must be present with a valid Buffalo Zoo membership card and identification at entry.\nThis event is held rain or shine. Dates and times are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
URL:https://bornbuffalo.com/event/boo-at-the-zoo-2023/
LOCATION:Buffalo Zoo\, 300 Parkside Ave\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buffalo Event,Family
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