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Artist Talk: Alison Saar

Artist Alison Saar will offer a talk in conjunction with the opening of the Hoffman Gallery’s fall exhibition, “Alison Saar: Bound for Glory.” Opening September 7, the exhibition features Alison Saar’s public artworks and the more personal pieces she creates in her Los Angeles studio.

“Alison Saar is one of few contemporary artists to use the figure almost exclusively in her work—yet figurative representation is not her highest priority. She explores human impulses, cultural prejudices, and life experiences, drawing inspiration from folk art, African and Haitian aesthetics, myths and rituals from diverse cultures, American slave narratives, and music,” said Linda Tesner, director of the Hoffman Gallery.

When: September 7, 5 p.m. A reception will follow her talk, with refreshments served in Hoffman Gallery from 6-8 p.m.

Where: Miller Center for Humanities, room 105

Contact: For more information, call 503-768-7687.