Maternal Perspectives: Artists Talk and Opening Reception
Jan 2023
26
4:00 pm - 9:30 pm
The Sonnenschein Gallery at Lake Forest College is excited to announce the opening of "Maternal Perspectives," a thought-provoking exhibition exploring the experiences and perspectives of mothers. The exhibition will be on view from January 26 through February 23, 2023.
Featuring the work of a diverse group of artists, "Maternal Perspectives" delves into the complexities, burdens and joys of motherhood through a variety of mediums, including painting, photography, sculpture, and mixed media. From intimate portraits to political statements, these works offer a unique and powerful look at the maternal experience.
“Maternal Perspectives” pushes back against Western art history’s early representations of mothers, which were mostly created by men who disregarded the complexities of what it means to be a mother. The women in this exhibition reclaim representations of the maternal by focusing on their own lived experiences as both artists and mothers.
Artists Talk
Thursday, January 26, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
The event is free and open to the public.
Opening Reception
Thursday, January 26, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
The event is free and open to the public, and light refreshments will be served.
Family Friendly Gallery Walk
Saturday, January 28 at 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Join us for an in-depth look at the exhibition Maternal Perspectives.
The event is free and open to the public, and light refreshments will be served
The image of the painting on the College homepage only shows part of the piece due to space constraints. Please visit the gallery to see the full painting, along with all of the other works!
On Campus Accessibility Accommodations:
Contact Kirsten Schramm at 847-735-5167 or kschramm@lakeforest.edu at least 72 hours in advance.
"To Be More Like You Is To Be Less Like Me" by Karen Dana Cohen