The Faces Of Gateway
A portrait is an artistic representation of a person, created with the intent of displaying their likeness, personality, or even mood. The Faces of Gateway is a themed group exhibition exploring portraiture, specifically representing the individuals who work in the studios, artists and staff alike.
“In this annual, themed exhibition; Gateway artists choose to make either a self-portrait or a portrait of someone else at Gateway. With everyone working on uniform canvases, one can see the myriad styles and forms of expression that exist at Gateway. Additionally, the viewer obtains an idea of the boundless diversity of our population.”
This exhibition offers unique insight into the many people and personalities that make up the community of artists at Gateway. Several of the portraits even tell the stories of both artist and subject. For example, the portrait of Alison Doucette by Carl H. Phillips does just that. Phillips renders Doucette’s likeness in a style resembling animation. He captures her in the small details. Starting with her feathered eyebrows above a piercing gaze, to the precise articulation of her mouth, and finally the distinct and accurate configuration of her freckles. Small details have always captivated Phillips. His work is a constant celebration of everyday objects. Consequently, it is often rendered as pop art, thus instilling a sense of beauty in the ordinary.
“While some of Gateway’s artists make portraiture a mainstay of their artistic practice, many do not. Seeing their response to this year’s themed exhibition I realize just how thoughtful and creative our artists are. Walking through the gallery, I am struck by how the attitude and general attributes of the subjects are captured in the faces peering out from the sixty 16 x 12-inch canvases.”
– Stephen DeFronzo, Art Director at Gateway Arts
JULY 9 – AUGUST 31, 2019
To inquire about artwork available for purchase from this exhibition, please email The Gateway Store Manager Loel Westermann at [email protected].
Exhibition Artwork
Reception Photos
The opening reception for The Faces of Gateway was held Thursday, August 8th from 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM. It was The Gateway Gallery’s first afternoon reception, and was well attended by artists, family members, and community members. It was a lively event, and gave many artists the opportunity to present and speak about their work to members of the community.
“It was our first afternoon reception, which created a unique experience for attendees as studios were still in session, and more artists were able to participate in showcasing their work. It’s often difficult for some artists to attend evening receptions for transportation reasons, so for some artists it was their first time attending an opening reception!” explained Gateway Arts Marketing Specialist Justine Portmann Katz. “It was a very dynamic event with great attendance and energy,” she added.
The reception also provided members of the Brookline Village community with a unique opportunity to interact with the exhibition of completed artwork while the studios were still buzzing with the sounds of artists actively at work.
Read more about the reception here.
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