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TRANSCENDS MANY OF THE BOUNDARIES
THAT EXIST IN THE ‘ART WORLD’
New Exhibition
THE MASK AND THE MIRROR
Robert Landy’s paired photographs are an intriguing meditation on photography and masks. Do they conceal or reveal—or do both simultaneously? Robert juxtaposes black and white photos he took in the 1970s using his twin-lens Rolleiflex camera with color photos taken recently on his iPhone. Everyone in his photos wears a classical comedy or tragedy mask Robert made on his own face. Although most photos are of others, they prompt Robert to muse about his own identity and mortality. (He admits they sometimes become mirrors he would prefer not to confront.) Robert’s journey is a highly personal one. Along the way, you’ll meet miserly Uncle Harry, past loves, and Robert’s children as he resurrects long-gone relatives and friends, and celebrates parenthood and enduring friendships.
–Walter L. Meyer, AWB Founder
OUR MANIFESTO
We believe ‘art is art.’
Artistic boundaries that distinguish among fine art, folk art, craft, or outsider art are irrelevant.
Our artists transcend boundaries.
They represent diverse nationalities, races, religions, ethnicities, ages, gender identities, and sexual orientations. Some are self-taught, others academically trained.
We break curatorial boundaries.
Our approach diverges 180˚ from that of most art galleries.
Artist Statements are more personal.
They resemble what the artist might say in an interview, rather than an academic treatise.
We don’t believe ‘art should only speak for itself.’
Artist’s comments accompany every artwork—addressing its message, inspiration, symbolism or technique. We hope this enhances appreciation, and answers questions you might have about the piece.
We believe these insights break down boundaries.
Between you and the artist. The artist and the work. And you and the work.
Curator’s Notes offer additional context or historical/cultural background.
We recognize the diverse backgrounds of our global audience.
AWB is not a commercial enterprise for its Founders.
AWB’s founders conceived of this as a cultural/educational platform, not just an art gallery. Exhibited artwork is often not for sale. When work does sell, no commission is collected.