The exhibition "Roots and Vessels: An Exploration of Ancestry, Lineage, and the Embodied Family Portrait" will be on view from Oct. 19 to Nov. 22 at the Central Connecticut State University Art Gallery. The gallery is open to the public Monday through Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. Please join us Thursday, Oct. 19, from 4 to 7 p.m. for the public reception and artist panel. The artist panel will begin promptly at 5 p.m. and will be moderated by Central Curatorship students Wayka Galarza-Rodriguez and Emilie López.
"Roots and Vessels" delves into the intricate tapestry of human existence, exploring the profound themes of ancestry, the body, lineage, and family portraits. This exhibition features works by nationally acclaimed artists Andrae Green, Billie Lee, Daisy Patton, Lisa Iglesias, and Mark Guglielmo. The diverse works of these contemporary artists invite you to explore the multifaceted connections that bind us to our past, present, and future. The artists in this exhibition employ a range of mediums to convey the essence of lineage, reminding us that our roots are not just a place but a profound part of who we are. In many of these works, the body serves as a vessel for these stories.