Michele Mikesell
"Bread & Circus"
December 9th - January 7th 2012
Featured Exhibition Work
The Chandelier
by
Michele Mikesell
2011
Oil on panel
24 X
16 X 2 inches
Inventory ID: #
13723
This painting is from Michele Mikesell's body of work "Bread & Circus", the title of which was taken from a quote by the Roman writer Juvenal in reference to the government staging elaborate spectacles and passing out food to pacify the public: “Two things only the people anxiously desire — bread and circuses.”
"The Chandelier" is historical circus vernacular for the man who works the lights during the performance.
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Bread & Circus"
Past Show :
December 9th - January 7th 2012
Mikesell recently delivered this incredible new body of work that inspired us to present this December exhibition. A departure from the animal-human hybrids of her "Guardians" series, she explores instead a strictly human cast of characters in a rich, dark, otherworldly circus. Mikesell's ability to render faces and figures and her understanding of light and shadow shine from the lush, velvet surfaces of these new works. Mysterious and provocative, this is a dramatic change in direction for Mikesell and a must-see for followers of her work.
Exhibition Works
Fresh Start
by
Michele Mikesell
2011
Oil on mounted canvas
40 X
30 X 3 inches
Inventory ID: #
13717
This painting is from Michele Mikesell's body of work "Bread & Circus", the title of which was taken from a quote by the Roman writer Juvenal in reference to the government staging elaborate spectacles and passing out food to pacify the public: “Two things only the people anxiously desire — bread and circuses.”
The Ring Master
by
Michele Mikesell
2011
Oil on mounted canvas
48 X
36 X 3 inches
Inventory ID: #
13716
This painting is from Michele Mikesell's body of work "Bread & Circus", the title of which was taken from a quote by the Roman writer Juvenal in reference to the government staging elaborate spectacles and passing out food to pacify the public: “Two things only the people anxiously desire — bread and circuses.”
The Trapeze Artist
by
Michele Mikesell
2011
Oil on panel
30 X
24 X 2 inches
Inventory ID: #
13718
This painting is from Michele Mikesell's body of work "Bread & Circus", the title of which was taken from a quote by the Roman writer Juvenal in reference to the government staging elaborate spectacles and passing out food to pacify the public: “Two things only the people anxiously desire — bread and circuses.”
Little Tack Spitter
by
Michele Mikesell
2011
Oil on mounted canvas
30 X
20 X 2 inches
Inventory ID: #
13719
This painting is from Michele Mikesell's body of work "Bread & Circus", the title of which was taken from a quote by the Roman writer Juvenal in reference to the government staging elaborate spectacles and passing out food to pacify the public: “Two things only the people anxiously desire — bread and circuses.”
"Tack Spitter" is historical circus vernacular for one who posts bills.
Side Show
by
Michele Mikesell
2011
Oil on mounted canvas
30 X
20 X 2 inches
Inventory ID: #
13720
This painting is from Michele Mikesell's body of work "Bread & Circus", the title of which was taken from a quote by the Roman writer Juvenal in reference to the government staging elaborate spectacles and passing out food to pacify the public: “Two things only the people anxiously desire — bread and circuses.”
The Soft Lot
by
Michele Mikesell
2011
Oil on mounted canvas
20 X
30 X 2 inches
Inventory ID: #
13721
This painting is from Michele Mikesell's body of work "Bread & Circus", the title of which was taken from a quote by the Roman writer Juvenal in reference to the government staging elaborate spectacles and passing out food to pacify the public: “Two things only the people anxiously desire — bread and circuses.”
"The Soft Lot" is historical circus vernacular for the soft, muddy lot where the circus takes place.
The Cannon Girl
by
Michele Mikesell
2011
Oil on mounted canvas
24 X
24 X 2 inches
Inventory ID: #
13722
This painting is from Michele Mikesell's body of work "Bread & Circus", the title of which was taken from a quote by the Roman writer Juvenal in reference to the government staging elaborate spectacles and passing out food to pacify the public: “Two things only the people anxiously desire — bread and circuses.”
The Chandelier
by
Michele Mikesell
2011
Oil on panel
24 X
16 X 2 inches
Inventory ID: #
13723
This painting is from Michele Mikesell's body of work "Bread & Circus", the title of which was taken from a quote by the Roman writer Juvenal in reference to the government staging elaborate spectacles and passing out food to pacify the public: “Two things only the people anxiously desire — bread and circuses.”
"The Chandelier" is historical circus vernacular for the man who works the lights during the performance.
