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MASQUERADE opens Feb 1 at NOPA Gallery

    Asia Kepka – Opera Bear


    Coinciding with the 2014 Carnival season, the New Orleans Photo Alliance will host Masquerade, a group exhibition exploring the transformative act of costuming. Featuring works by thirty-six photographers, Masquerade was juried by Aline Smithson, founder and editor of LENSCRATCH.

    Liese A. Ricketts – Dead Bride

    Around the world, costumes and masks are used for a variety of reasons, apparent in the international collection of images that were chosen for the show. “The work in Masquerade reflects a wide array of responses to the idea of new identities, from Mardi Gras confections, to theatrical characters, to Halloween and fright night ghosts and monsters,” says Aline Smithson. “The selected photographers bring a wonderful spectrum of interpretations to the exhibition, each working hard to balance a fine art sensibility and acknowledge the magical transformation of a mask for amusement, protection, or disguise.” 
    Olga Rook – Carnival Stavelot 1

    Masquerade will be on view from February 1 through March 30, 2014 at the New Orleans Photo Alliance Gallery. The opening reception will be held on Saturday, Feb 1st, from 6:00 – 9:00pm.  
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    Featured Artists:
    Renee Allie
    Megan Axelsson
    Tami Bahat
    Michelle Bates
    Thom Bennett
    Muffin Bernstein
    Meg Birnbaum
    Norman Borden
    David Carol
    Edward Carter
    Ejen Chuang
    Troy Colby
    Francis Crisafio
    Carol Dass
    Selma Fernandez Richter
    Stacy Gardner
    Antonio Henriquez
    Jamie Johnson
    Vanja Karas
    Asia Kepka
    George Long
    John Martin
    Robbie McClaran
    Suzanne Révy
    Liese A. Ricketts
    Cesar Rodriguez
    Michelle Rogers Pritzl
    Olga Rook
    Euphus Ruth
    Ashly Stohl
    Simone Strijk
    Vicky Stromee
    Romeo Suárez
    Brandy Trigueros
    MaryLou Uttermohlen
    Mike Whiteley

     

    Euphus Ruth – ByWater Bones Boys