Portraits with Impact Exhibition

The focus of the Portraits With Impact Exhibition is on original paintings and drawings which reflect a diverse range of personalities. The portrait genre enables artists to create work that resonates on a visual and emotional level, and ultimately invites reflection, sparks dialogue, and fosters a deeper connection. See unique paintings by local artists of their ancestors, friends, and other noteworthy individuals: Maya Angelou, James Baldwin, Malala, and more. The sitters’ personalities are communicated through visual elements such as symbolic color, patterns, abstract shapes and brush strokes. Such design elements have the power to evoke moods or tones that words often cannot express.