Family Portrait, A Visual Aid Exhibition

Description

In 2006 Bolingbroke asked his husband to pose for him. The resulting piece was so powerful that he created other portraits, slowly documenting 40 close friends and lovers.

The portraits are especially interesting because they reveal a marked emotional give and take between the artist and his subject. The alternately awkward and lyrical drawing style creates a tension in the works that imbues it with energy. Making these portraits is an ongoing process, as Bolingbroke works to create a fitting tribute to his family.

Curated by Dustin Smith and Sallyanne English, of Visual Aid's X-Team.

About Visual Aid:
Visual Aid is a Bay Area non-profit organization whose mission is to encourage artists with life-threatening illnesses to continue their creative work. The organization provides direct services including free art supplies, exhibition opportunities and community, while promoting dialogue around illness and art.

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