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Laura Gilbert |
Who Says You Can't Choose Your Own Family is an
ongoing series of portraits of imaginary family members.
Each portrait can stand alone, but when the paintings are
arranged together, the people are forced to interact. The
dynamics of the family relationships are controlled by the
paintings' placement.
ongoing series of portraits of imaginary family members.
Each portrait can stand alone, but when the paintings are
arranged together, the people are forced to interact. The
dynamics of the family relationships are controlled by the
paintings' placement.
Above, one partial installation view. Below, selections from
the ongoing series.
the ongoing series.
Right: A partial installation view at the artist's 2008 solo
show in Manhattan, curated by Jon Coffelt.
show in Manhattan, curated by Jon Coffelt.
Oil on panel, 6 x 6 inches. Click to enlarge.
All images Copyright 2008, 2009 Laura Gilbert
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