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    The subject of identity is one every artist battles with; whether this means voiding identity of its importance or basing one’s art entirely on what it means to be a Self and a human. Gordon Skinner’s work falls within the litmus of an identity in crisis. As a young African-American, the frustration felt by the artist at his lack of ownership in society is something that is centuries old and runs deep with in the veins of society. He is part of a group that feels fragmented, colonized, and lost. As Skinner puts it, “I feel robbed of my heritage and culture.”

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    The subject of identity is one every artist battles with; whether this means voiding identity of its importance or basing one’s art entirely on what it means to be a Self and a human. Gordon Skinner’s work falls within the litmus of an identity in crisis. As a young African-American, the frustration felt by the artist at his lack of ownership in society is something that is centuries old and runs deep with in the veins of society. He is part of a group that feels fragmented, colonized, and lost. As Skinner puts it, “I feel robbed of my heritage and culture.”

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    Gordon Skinner Artists Reception Jan 19: Showing To Feb 18

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    The subject of identity is one every artist battles with; whether this means voiding identity of its importance or basing one’s art entirely on what it means to be a Self and a human. Gordon Skinner’s work falls within the litmus of an identity in crisis. As a young African-American, the frustration felt by the artist at his lack of ownership in society is something that is centuries old and runs deep with in the veins of society. He is part of a group that feels fragmented, colonized, and lost. As Skinner puts it, “I feel robbed of my heritage and culture.”

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    "Stolen I.D.

    : Fragmented, Colonized, and Lost"


    New Haven Free Public Library Gallery 133 Elm Street

    paintings by GORDON SKINNER

    Artist Reception: Thursday, January 19, 5 to 7 PM.


    The subject of identity is one every artist battles with; whether this means voiding
    identity of its importance or basing one’s art entirely on what it means to be a Self and a
    human. Gordon Skinner’s work falls within the litmus of an identity in crisis. As a young
    African-American, the frustration felt by the artist at his lack of ownership in society is
    something that is centuries old and runs deep with in the veins of society. He is part of a
    group that feels fragmented, colonized, and lost. As Skinner puts it, “I feel robbed of my
    heritage and culture.”

    This anger and frustration is too big to put into words. So, two years ago in 2009, Skinner
    turned to paint to vent that sense of invisibility in a tangible way. He began painting
    figures wearing colorful masks that represent both concealment and expression. Though
    their true identities, defining features, and identifying qualities are obfuscated by the
    mask, the images are expressive and dynamic. Skinner tends to challenge the norms of
    American society in his images, calling upon the sedatives fed to the public through
    television and reliance on petroleum. In other works, he commemorates those artists that
    inspire him, from Joan Mitchell to Tracey Emin, expressing that he is fully conscious of
    the fact that, as a young artist, he is a subject of those who blazed the trail before him.

    Gordon Skinner - "Tin Drum" acrylic house paint, spray paint, and collage on canvas, 36" x 48"

    Full of vigor and animation, his work is raw, spontaneous, colorful, and fragmented.
    You escape nothing when viewing his work; through a variety of mediums, he lays
    everything out on the table to be picked over and looked at. There is a rough, almost
    primal, edge to his artwork. It comes from a severely emotional place, creating an
    instant and intimate connection with the viewer. Skinner is locating his voice out of
    voicelessness; as an artist, he is emerging into a category of human that transcends
    definition and exists purely in a place of creativity and innovation.

    Gordon Skinner is a visiting artist to the Fernando Luis Alvarez Gallery. He is a New
    Haven area artist.

    Gordon Skinner - "Wise Noble" acrylic house paint and spray paint on canvas, 36" x 48"

    Gordon Skinner - "Crack Baby" acrylic house paint on wood panel, 21" x 24 1/2"

    Exhibition: January 11 - February 18, 2012


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    Gallery Hours:
    Monday: 12 - 8 pm
    Tuesday - Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm
    Friday: 10 - 5 pm
    Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
    Sunday: closed

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    Art Gallery Director & Curator: Johnes Ruta
    (203) 387-4933
    azothgallery@comcast.net
    http://azothgallery.com/gallery.htm

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