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Takara Portis’ Blackout

Posted on | April 17, 2009 | No Comments

Hello All:

BlackOut opened at Five15 Arts on April 3rd and is still showing throughout the month of April. The opening was a success with many visitors coming into the gallery all night.

Third Friday promises to be exciting as well and if you missed First Friday, you still have a chance to see the show! The gallery will open to the public at 5pm on April 17th.

Also, please feel free to attend the Artist Reception on Saturday Afternoon, April 18th beginning at 1pm. There will be refreshments.

Summary of the Show:
“BlackOut” is a collection of appropriated vintage images from her early childhood in the 1980s and early 1990s. As the viewer sees this series, there will be a realization that a young child is removed from each picture and replaced by a dark silhouette of what was there-the artist herself of when she was little girl. This process of deleting herself from these photographs actually explores topics of recollection, documentation, family relationships, and race.

Exhibit dates: April 3rd – 25th

Gallery Hours:
Fridays, 5-9pm
Saturdays, 1-5pm
or By Appointment

Call the gallery: 602-256-0150
Email the gallery: 515arts@gmail.com
Visit the gallery website: www.515arts.com

Note to the non-Phoenix residents: I know some you getting this announcement don’t live here….just keeping everyone updated! Hope all is well….

Takara
takaraportis@gmail.com

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