1246 Folsom StreetSan Francisco, CA 94103Google Map »
Opening Reception: Thur, Sept 27, 6-8pm
"The Embodiment of Man" exhibition consists of mixed media portraits configured of imagery from this threatening world. These "persons" exhibit intense facial expressions of fear, anger, shock, amazement, frustration, consternation, disbelief, weariness, caution, or numbness. Many are screaming and yelling in reaction to the surrounding world. Many are wearing masks, goggles, visors, or helmets, symbolizing the separation and isolation they must create to protect themselves and endure this bombardment of the world out-of-control.
This body of work utilizes the ideological power of juxtaposing images to create social and political commentaries in the form of surreal individual portraits. Hidden thoughts and collective beliefs are exposed through the use of found elements and appropriated images in these mixed media works on paper.
Gallery is open Wednesdays & Thursdays 12-5PM & Saturdays 12-3PM
Wagner has exhibited and sold his artwork in galleries in London, Chicago, Dallas, Beverly Hills, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Laguna Beach, San Diego, Seattle, New Orleans, Galveston, Palm Springs, Sun Valley, and Kauai.
