Portraiture as an artistic expression has been around for more than 2,000 years. In ancient Egypt, individuals painted portrait-style images of pharaohs in temples and palaces. During the Renaissance, artists sat down with others in their social and intellectual circles to make portraits. A new exhibit on view at Meredith College looks at modern portraiture through the work of 15 pairs of artists who made reciprocal portraits. The juxtaposition of their images illuminates their relationship with one another and the unique elements of their form, technique, and approach.
Host Frank Stasio talks with exhibit co-curator , a contributing artist and adjunct professor at North Carolina State University College of Design; , a contributing artist and; and , a contributing artist and photographer. The exhibit is on view at theat Meredith College through Sunday, Feb.12. There is a reception and talk Thursday, Jan. 26.
