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Two exhibitions, one exploring identity and meaning and the other still life,
will run through Oct. 11 at the Ackland Art Museum.
The Ackland's "Liz," a 1965 interpretation of Elizabeth Taylor by the late
Andy Warhol, will highlight the first exhibition, "Identity Revealed: Meaning
and Message in Contemporary Art." The second, "Apples and Oranges: 350 Years of
Still Life," will feature 14 paintings, drawings and prints spanning the range
of artistic interpretations of the still-life genre.
Both shows were organized by Barbara Matilsky, the museum's exhibitions
curator, with help from graduate assistant Susanna Williams. Matilsky will lead
a gallery tour of "Identity Revealed" at 12:15 p.m. on July 8.
That exhibit features works of art in diverse media by 30 artists and spans
the past four decades of the 20th century. The exhibition examines artists'
search to understand and find meaning in a period of unprecedented social
change.
In "Liz," Warhol reinterprets the traditional genre of portraiture. His
portrayal of a female sex symbol appeals to the American perception of stardom
but reveals nothing of the true features and expressions of Elizabeth Taylor.
"Apples and Oranges" includes work spanning several centuries, from the 1600s
to contemporary times.
Ackland hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays,
1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Call 6-5736 (museum office) or 2-0837 (TDD).
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