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Wasted Days and Wasted Nights reflects upon identity and tension played out on the vast landscapes of rural Wisconsin. It is a personal journey in response to conflict and confusion, but also beauty and devotion. The central figures are Tejano superstar and musician Freddy Fender and the image of the sacred lamb from Jan and Hubert Van Eyck’s 15th-century Ghent Altarpiece. The exhibit includes several large-scale drawings and two larger-than-life mixed media sculptures that evoke objects of devotion from the Ghent Altarpiece but also allegorically portray Mexican-American culture in Wisconsin.
Opening reception Friday, May 22, 5:30-7:30pm, with artist talk at 6:30pm.
Please note: the James Watrous Gallery will be closed Friday, July 3, 2015 and Saturday, July 4, 2015
Rafael Francisco Salas: Wasted Days & Wasted Nights
Rafael Francisco Salas: Wasted Days & Wasted Nights
Rafael Francisco Salas: Wasted Days & Wasted Nights
Rafael Francisco Salas: Wasted Days & Wasted Nights
Rafael Francisco Salas, Lamb, Mixed Media
Rafael Francisco Salas: Wasted Days & Wasted Nights
Rafael Francisco Salas: Wasted Days & Wasted Nights
Rafael Francisco Salas, The Garden, Charcoal and acrylic on paper (detail)
Rafael Francisco Salas, Allegorical Portrait of Freddy Fender, Mixed media
Rafael Francisco Salas, Allegorical Portrait of Freddy Fender, Mixed media (detail)
Rafael Francisco Salas, Allegorical Portrait of Freddy Fender, Mixed media (detail)
Rafael Francisco Salas Artist Talk at Opening Reception
Rafael Francisco Salas: Wasted Days & Wasted Nights Opening Reception
Rafael Francisco Salas: Wasted Days & Wasted Nights Opening Reception
Rafael Francisco Salas: Wasted Days & Wasted Nights Opening Reception
