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Jac Lahav
Los Capugchos"In his rendition of the originals, Los Capugchos, artist Jac Lahav morphs Goya’s ignorant subjects into pugs, questioning a modern society that elevates the unexpected, and one would suggest often unworthy, to the realm of celebrity. Initially directing these works at the world of social media, he further explores what has happened to social consciousness and moral integrity of the masses, finding that there is an inherent flaw in society and that, not surprisingly, it has not moved all that forward since 1799, when Goya began this exploration and criticism of his surrounding society."
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From Etching To Stitching
Although directly interpreting Goya's originals, Aurora Molina and Luis Alonso deviate in their choice to depict Los Caprichos using fiber and thread. While the originals were etched, calling to mind the process of recording and preserving something through time, the usage of fiber evokes the sense of unraveling, examining, or breaking something down to the elements that compose it. From this point of view, we can consider the works by Molina and Alonso to be presenting the societal criticisms as the originals as well as suggesting these follies are woven into the fabric of society.
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The Artist As A Witness
Artists Violeta Caldrés and German Molina do not directly reference Goya's works, however they do both embody a shared and assumed responsibilty as a self-proclaim purveryors of truth, just as Goya did in 1799..
"As an outsider immersed in the world and atmosphere of Morocco, Caldrés elegantly deciphers and depicts vignettes of the women she meets, and their distinct and unique bond because of their gender. Incorporating techniques of henna and beading to her textile works, she embraces the idea of the exotic Other to empower these women...Molina’s monochrome marker works embrace the Other through a magical realist lens, evoking Goya’s printmaking, while creating a visceral through-line that spans centuries, allowing the viewer to contemplate the serious alongside the whimsical."
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To View The Exhibition In Its Entirety Through July 15th
Visit The CAMP Gallery Westport
190 Main Street, Westport, CT, 06880
Wednesday - Saturday
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
OR
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Caprices, a Contemporary Homage to Goya: The CAMP Gallery Westport's June exhibition featuring works by Aurora Molina, German Molina, Jac Lahav, Luis Alonso and Violeta Caldrés
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