SPIRITS WE ARE is a response to being dehumanized and pathologized for hearing voices and seeing visions. Through a series of portraits, Vincent Frano seeks to (re)claim their humanity by standing firmly in their identity as a collective of spirits. In a world that labels difference as madness, this exhibition presents difference as something powerful and existing in spite of societal demands for homogeneity. The works presented in SPIRITS WE ARE were collaboratively created by Vincent and three other primary spirits who are in relationship to the body. With new experimental paintings, Frano presents themself and the spirits who share the space within and around their body. Through scale and symbolism, the paintings tell the stories of unique individuals who are made invisible by a society that rejects their existence. Their mythic presence is intended to draw attention and to open doors of connection. Just as forgotten artifacts rediscovered bring us face to face with a once hidden world, they ask nothing but to be remembered and respected.
The works for SPIRITS WE ARE were created between September 2022 and January 2023.
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The works for SPIRITS WE ARE were created between September 2022 and January 2023.
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Beloved Guide: Sun Darkened Moon (2022) - Gesso, mineral pigments, and acrylic medium on canvas with striped maple, black walnut, and wire (55” x 62”)
The Healer: Eagle of the Sea Mountain (2022) - Gesso, mineral pigments, and acrylic medium on canvas with hemlock, striped maple, and wire (55” x 62”)
The Navigator: Red Clay Pine (2022) - Gesso, mineral pigments, and acrylic medium on canvas with striped maple, white pine, and wire (55” x 62”)
Birth of Three From One (2022) - Gesso, mineral pigments, and acrylic medium on canvas with tulle, striped maple, poplar, glue, thread, and wire (55” x 62”_
Map I (2022) - Mineral pigments and acrylic medium on canvas (8” x 10”)
Map II (2022) - Mineral pigments and acrylic medium on canvas (8” x 10”)
Map III (2022) - Mineral pigments and acrylic medium on canvas (8” x 10”)
Map IV (2022) - Mineral pigments and acrylic medium on canvas (8” x 10”)
Mi Vede: Messenger (2022) - Mineral pigments and acrylic medium on wood plaque (5” x 7”)
What Was When It Broke (2022) - Mineral pigments and acrylic medium on wood plaque (5” x 7”)
A Family Remembered (2023) - Mineral pigments and acrylic medium on wood plaque (7” x 10”)
Twins with a Shared Face (2023) - Gesso, mineral pigment, and acrylic medium on canvas (20” x 16”)
What’s Remembered II (2009/2022) - Acrylic, mineral pigment, canvas, and glue on canvas (14” x 11”)
What’s Remembered I (2004/2022) Acrylic on canvas (12” x 16”)
Vulture: Hunger and Lust (2022) - Gesso, mineral pigments, and acrylic medium on wood board (16” x 20”)
Soldier: Fear and Violence (2022) - Gesso, mineral pigments, and acrylic medium on wood board (16” x 20”)
