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Statement
In her contemporary interpretations of iconic works of Western art, Ansel illustrates the "epistemological tension between aesthetics and ethics," according to curator Hanetha Vete-Congolo, Associate Professor of Romance Languages & Literatures at Bowdoin College.
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Events
Artist Talk
Thu, Jan 28, 2016 from 4:30 – 6:00pm UTC
Elise Ansel and Hanetha Vete-Congolo Discussion: "Distant Mirrors: Reflections on Painting"
What do we see when we look at historic paintings? A painter and a scholar share how their encounters with paintings of the past reflect and inform their perspectives on the present. Artist Elise Ansel and Hanetha Vete-Congolo, associate professor of Romance languages and literatures, will discuss these questions. Moderated by Joachim Homann, curator, Bowdoin College Museum of Art.
Workshop
Thu, Feb 11, 2016 from 7:00 – 8:00pm UTC
Elise Ansel will lead a drawing workshop at the Museum in which participants sketch historic works of art, learning how to analyze and interpret artistic compositions in their own visual responses. No prior experience required. Materials will be provided. (Participation is free, but limited to 25. Contact 207-725-3276 for reservations.)
Institution
Location
245 Maine Street
Brunswick, Maine, US
Monday, Closed
Tuesday–Wednesday, Friday–Saturday, 10am–5pm
Thursday, 10am–7:30pm
Sunday, 1pm–5pm
