Space 204 welcomes “To Whom It May Concern” exhibition by Vitus Shell

 The Vanderbilt University Department of Art is proud to welcome a new exhibition, To Whom It May Concern, by mixed media collage artist, Vitus Shell to Space 204 in October 2023.

Vitus Shell, ICE CREAM MAN: WHITE ANXIETY, 2021 Acrylic & Paper on Canvas 28.5”
Vitus Shell, ICE CREAM MAN: WHITE ANXIETY, 2021 Acrylic & Paper on Canvas 28.5”

To Whom It May Concern presents the recent works of Louisiana artist, Vitus Shell focusing on the black experience while giving agency to the community through powerful imagery deconstructing, sampling, and remixing identity, civil rights, and contemporary black culture.

Shell strives to bridge the gap between the older and younger generations by exploring and uncovering factors that contributed to the unfortunate relationship breakdown between the two.

Visually combining in mixed media works, Shell experiments with portraiture, acrylic paint, oversized photocopies of early 20th century vintage advertisements and foam cutting techniques.

To Whom It May Concern will open on Thursday, October 12, 2023 with a reception from 3pm to 5pm in Space 204 the contemporary gallery located on the 2nd floor of the E. Bronson Ingram Studio Arts Center (Vanderbilt University). For more information, please contact the Vanderbilt University Department of Art at artdept@vanderbilt.edu.

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