Artist Reception for “Iconographies” & “A Light Divine” | Oakland

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Iconographies is series of large-scale images created with the rare 20×24 Polaroid camera. Like all Polaroids, these images are unique–there’s no negative, and only one original of each exposure.

The images were inspired by Renaissance art and ideas, and include symbols such as the conch shell or calla lily. Some refer to well-known works of art, but include sly changes of perspective or gender.  In Mitchell’s thrilling triptych “Adam and Eve”, Eve is a sensual goddess who enlivens Adam with a gesture reminiscent of Michelangelo’s God and Adam.  The large format adds to the impact of these multi-referential works.

Opening Reception: Thursday, September 3, 6:00-8:00.
Reception and Artist Talk: Thursday, September 17, 6:00-8:00 with talk at 7:00.

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