Three artists share a reverence for the past, seeking to keep history painting alive in a contemporary world.
About
Figurative artists who appreciate the ambitious art of the past, known as ‘history’ painting, confront a dilemma. How can they update this tradition without succumbing to nostalgia?
The three artists of Alternate History approach this challenge in different ways. Carl Dobsky places time-honored allegorical themes and painting techniques in contemporary contexts to highlight modern cultural issues. Ben Duke questions master narratives through disrupted space and pictorial inconsistencies, while simultaneously paying homage to tradition. Perin Mahler juxtaposes classical approaches to the figure with fractured, flattened spaces and non-naturalistic color to create allegories of political and cultural conflict. These three artists share a reverence for the past, seeking to keep history painting alive in a contemporary world.
Reception
December 5th, 2024
6pm – 9pm
Exhibition Dates
December 5th, 2024 – January 19th, 2025
LCAD Gallery
Hours
11am-4pm Wed- Sun
CLOSED Mon + Tues
Address
374 Ocean Ave
Laguna Beach,CA 92651
Admission
LCAD Gallery Admission is always FREE
Contact
For questions, contact Bryan Heggie, LCAD Gallery Manager
gallery@lcad.edu
949-376-6000
Artwork Credit
Carl Dobsky, Ben Duke, Perin Mahler