July 1-31, 2016

Flesh + Bone II

Juror’s Statement by Lorelle Rau: Flesh and Bone II explores the human figure in a contemporary context and highlights the intimacy involved in its portrayal.Creating art is arguably one of the most intimate forms of self-expression. With the human figure as the single, connective thread for this juried show, the intrinsic value of each work gives the exhibition a personal and sensitive quality. Much of the artwork explores emotions such as anger, jealousy, love, sadness, and grit—those raw emotions that define us as human. While some works possess a strong narrative or concept, others simply demonstrate masterful technique. From literal interpretations of the title Flesh and Bone to obscure allusions to the human condition, this wide range of media and subjects marks the distinctions found in contemporary art. The artwork selected for Flesh and Bone II not only characterizes this diversity, but it creates a unique, cultural experience for viewers to explore the intimate relationship between art and artists.

Selected artists:
Gabriela I. Aguero (Canada)
Amanda L. Burnham (MD)
Ross D. Carlisle (NY)
Shamila N. Chaudhary (DC)
Celeste S. Chen (DC)
Christopher T. Corson (MD)
Julian Cushing (PA)
Alexandra Z. Delafkaran (DC)
Katie M. Duffy (MD)
Elissa Farrow-Savos (VA)
Marisa R. Finos (MA)
Ghislaine E. Fremaux (TX)
Yikui Gu (PA)
Mike Hayes (DC)
Ming Y. Hong (MO)
Teresa Jarzynski (MD)
Sally J. Kauffman (DC)
Blythe King (VA)
Lyle C. Kleinhans (DC)
Steven Labadessa (NY)
Sharon A. Lacey (MA)
Kirsty J. Little (MD)
Jillian Y. MacMaster (MD).
Antonio J. Martinez (IL)
Kassandra B. Mattia (IA)
Armaghan Mehrabian (VA)
Caroline A. Minchew (DC)
Duly Noted Painters (DC)
Kevin Quiles Bonilla (Puerto Rico)
Mojdeh R (VA)
Renée Regan (DC)
Sarah L. Sagarin (NY)
Aparna Sarkar (NY)
Suzanne D. Schireson (RI)
Terry Schupbach-Gordon (NC)
Ashley C. Smith (NY)
Zachary G. Thornton (MD)
Paula L. Torres (MD)
Lindsey A. Wolkowicz (NY)

About the Juror: Lorelle Rau is an art consultant, curator, and artist who believes that fine art should be accessible to everyone. Since 2013 Rau has been working for The Anderson Art Group, a corporate art consulting firm located in Richmond, Virginia, where she manages several healthcare and corporate projects. She began her career working in the College Exhibitions Department at the Corcoran Gallery of Art/College of Art + Design in Washington, DC. Her curatorial experience includes Reclaimed . Retold in 2015, Sensory Overload at the Corcoran
Gallery of Art in 2010 and several exhibitions at Chasen Galleries and the Looking Glass Gallery.Rau graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a Master of Arts in Arts Administration and received a BS in Art Management and a BA in Studio Art from Appalachian State University. Rau is also a collage/mixed-media artist, exhibiting her work in galleries throughout the southeast.