Fralin Field Trip – Tour of new exhibitions at the Fralin Museum of Art!

The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia has been a long-time sponsor of CreativeMornings Charlottesville, and this month we’re having our second-annual Fralin Field Trip to get a private tour of two of their brand new exhibitions: Haiti’s Time and Pelagie Gbaguidi: Excavation and Knowledge!

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Haiti’s Time:

What do you see in your mind’s eye when you hear the name, “Haiti”? This exhibition draws upon works by some of this island nation’s most esteemed artists to reveal how they portrayed themselves—as the recipients of awards, as part of a rich and complicated history, as imbedded within profound networks of faith, and as everyday individuals sneaking moments of relaxation and fun. Together, these exceptional paintings offer a timely view of Haitian history, spiritual realms, and daily life.

Pelagie Gbaguidi: Excavation and Knowledge:

Many of us have heard the saying, “if walls could talk.” Internationally acclaimed artist, Pélagie Gbaguidi takes these words to heart in her installation created for The Fralin Museum of Art. Filling the mezzanine, stairwell, and landing, Gbaguidi’s paintings, drawings, archival research, and sculptural components explore the histories and tenets of faith that connect us all.