EXHIBITION DETAILS
Of Beards and Men | Joseph D.R. Oleary
May 12 – June 27, 2015
Artist Talk 5:00 pm August 7th
Public and Artist Reception 6:00-9:00 pm August 7th
STATEMENT
Of Beards and Men is a remarkable, whimsical, and insightful collection of portraits that serve to capture many facets of masculinity. Using bold full-bodied portraits of men with varying degrees of facial hair, Joseph D.R. OLeary explores the current cultural fascination with defining masculinity and the struggles men face to create their own personas and identities. OLearyʼs portraits are both inspired and defined by each manʼs personality, giving them an innate sense of uniqueness and individuality within each image. Stepping into this gallery surrounds the viewer with beautiful portraits and food for thought as a partial visual record of masculinity in contemporary society.
