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Summary:

Number of artists: 3
Number of paintings: 14
Frame sizes: various from 20 x 40 (smallest) to 76 x 51 (largest)
Horizontal linear feet: 720
Rental fee (NFP art venues): $3500 for 8-10 weeks, sponsorships may be available
Rental fee (commercial galleries): Call
Artwork is available for sale: Yes

Exhibition title:

In This Life: Reflections on War & Politics
3 artists, 3 backgrounds, 3 perspectives

Description:

Throughout time, war has been the subject of art. Homer’s descriptions of the Trojan War are studied by school children everywhere. Great novels by Tolstoy, Crane, and Hemingway describe war’s heroes and horrors. Museums, too, are filled with images of war and its toll on humanity. Our collective psyche has inherited the indelible images by Goya, Kollwitz, Sargent and Picasso of a succession of generational conflicts. There is neither surprise, nor joy, in discovering that the attacks on 9/11 and the current conflict in Iraq have become subjects for contemporary artists.
Miguel Tio image

Kumiko McKee, Miguel Tio, and Felipe Echevarria reflect on the events of 9/11 and the war in Iraq from three personally and culturally diverse vantage points in the exhibition In this Life: Reflections on War and Politics. Kumiko McKee speaks profoundly to the emotions, which embrace or clash to create our culture of the present as well as individual experiences of those caught in the daily violence driven by the politics of the conflict. Visionary painter Miguel Tio’s spiritual perspective captures the humanity of souls passing on, and perhaps ultimately passing judgment. Felipe Echevarria’s surreal view of the destructiveness of war challenges us to reconcile current actions with our hope for the future.

Taken together, the images in this exhibition address the complexities of religion, politics and life. The fact that humanity is capable of revenge, destruction and indifference, as well as forgiveness, courage and intelligence, has defined human experience throughout time and place. Echevarria, Tio and McKee—like other artists before them-- challenge us to learn and grow through conflict and crisis toward peace. The question remains: what we will learn, and how we will grow as a species? Read entire statement...

Rental fee:

Listed fees are for a standard 8-10 week exhibition period. Additional weeks may be booked for an extra 10% per week. A non-refundable 20% down payment is due upon execution of the Loan Agreement; 40% is due 90 days prior to the opening date or one year after the execution of the Loan Agreement, whichever is sooner; and the final 40% is due by the opening date. If needed, extended payment terms may be arranged.

Availability:

The exhibition is available for 2008-2010. Click here to view the full schedule.

Shipping and insurance:

All artwork is crated and ready for shipment. Venue to pay for one-way shipping (to or from next destination). Venues to provide a certificate of insurance (all-risk) including shipping.

Space requirements:

Framed sizes can are listed for each painting. Click here to view sizes.

Environmental conditions:

Lighting, temperature and humidity readings must be suitable for the artwork. Artwork should not be hung in direct sunlight or near a heating unit. Please contact us for detailed information.

Condition reports:

Venues to prepare incoming and outgoing condition reports on each piece of artwork.

Display information:

All paintings are in a ready-to-hang condition. Exhibition statement, artist information, titles, and labels can be provided as needed.

Promotional materials:

Professionally designed promotional materials are available and can be tailored to meet individual requirements. Available materials include:

• Tri-fold brochure
• Postcard
• Banners
• Advertisements
• Digital photos
• Web materials