WAYS OF SEEING – Online Companion Exhibition

The virtual John Berger Ways of Seeing exhibition will be available BELOW on OCTOBER 30th.

 

Curatorial Statement for Berger’s Ways of Seeing:

This exhibition aims to highlight how individuals view and experience a work of art. It also touches on the diversity of unique perspectives and stylistic inclinations of the artists represented by Crescent Hill.

John Berger, art critic and writer, wrote a brilliant book in 1972 called Ways of Seeing. He considered the ways in which people look at paintings. How an individual views a work of art is influenced by their experience, knowledge, and beliefs within their broader socio-economic dynamic. He believed images could be read just like text, but the words and themes brought to mind were influenced by the viewers’ unique lens. Historically, art historians and the wealthy elite have obscured ideologies hidden within the context of art. The amount of context we receive from a work of art influences how we interpret visual information. We fill in the blanks and think more critically if little to no context is given. This rings true today as well.

This collection of original artwork will be dynamic and inspiring. The gallery will be curated to facilitate natural discovery and conversation. We look forward to sharing the night with you!

Get on the guest list by registering in the form below, or you can go to our Facebook event page here or the Eventbrite ticket link here. We look forward to hosting you!

 

With grace and gumption,

Breann Ritchie

Gallery Director and Curator

Launch Date

October 30, 2023

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