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Janel Jefferson | Reflective Portraits of Prosperity
November 6-November 27, 2010
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Jefferson’s larger than life portraits pay homage to the lost images of a remarkable people, successful African-Americans of the 1800s, and reflect on a time before this group was considered a subject of fine art. Through a mixed media of pastels, acrylic, dried foliage and collage, Jefferson references the combination of African, Western European and Native American bloodlines in her subjects' features, skin tone and hair texture. The choice of clothing, names and social behavior draws attention to a desire for acceptance as successful entrepreneurs in this new society, causing a departure from native customs and traditions. However, the eyes remain haunting symbols of the depth of their collective experiences, giving these large scale portraits an inescapable intimacy.
Janel Jefferson was born Anchorage, Alaska and raised in San Antonio, Texas. In 1986, she received a BFA in Studio Art from Texas State University in San Marcos.
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November 6-November 27, 2010Times:
10am-5pm
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