Abstract:
The BIG Picture is a new photography exhibition that showcases work on loan from Allen G. Thomas, Jr., Dr. Carlos Garcia-Velez, and the Museum’s expanding photography collection. Previewing the collection, the work of photographers Lorna Simpson, North Carolina’s elin o’Hara slavick, Anthony Goicolea, and Chris Jordan are featured. Their work looks at the role personal and cultural identity plays in our everyday lives. The style, composition, and criticism of 6 works from the 4 artists are detailed.