The idea for this exhibition was proposed by Professor Sammy Chong, S.J., whose “Art of Portraiture” class was introduced this semester. The majority of the works were created by Professor Chong’s students, though the exhibition includes works from the entire BC student body. The works emphasize the formal elements of portrait-making as well as the underlying theoretical concepts. In some cases portraits can be considered as “likenesses” that have been constructed in such a way as to convey a certain feeling or sensation via their formal elements. In other cases, portraits rely more on the psychological effect of the subject and less on the creation of a believable “likeness.” This exhibition displays the breadth which the field of portraiture has to offer through the hands of BC artists.
Self Portrait Show
April 14 - April 30, 2013
co-sponsored by Art Club and Boston College Libraries
The idea for this exhibition was proposed by Professor Sammy Chong, S.J., whose “Art of Portraiture” class was introduced this semester. The majority of the works were created by Professor Chong’s students, though the exhibition includes works from the entire BC student body. The works emphasize the formal elements of portrait-making as well as the underlying theoretical concepts. In some cases portraits can be considered as “likenesses” that have been constructed in such a way as to convey a certain feeling or sensation via their formal elements. In other cases, portraits rely more on the psychological effect of the subject and less on the creation of a believable “likeness.” This exhibition displays the breadth which the field of portraiture has to offer through the hands of BC artists.