Our current exhibition, SELFIE – The Fine Art of Self Portraiture explores a social phenomenon dominating mainstream culture. Recently the word, ‘selfie’ was celebrated as the official and international Word of the Year of 2013 by the Oxford Dictionaries in both the UK and US.
“Selfie (n)- A photo that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smart phone or webcam and uploaded to a social media website.”
A newly recognized genre of portraiture, selfie represents the continued evolution of self-portraiture in the digital age. More accessible than perhaps any other form of photography, the selfie emphasize the agency of the photographer. The choice to photograph the self and subsequently disseminate the image across the Internet is an intimate performative act that takes control over the relationship between the self and the viewer. As an art form, the selfie is characterized by qualities that typify the 21st century: speed, accessibility, ubiquity and an ambiguous relationship between the private and public sphere. By nature of the ease with which a selfie is ‘made’, the genre serves as a new entry point into the genre of self portraiture.
The show exhibits a range of mediums that explores both traditional and new forms of portraiture. Medium types includes photography, painting, drawings and sculptures.
All our receptions are free and open to the public.
Live music sponsored by The Depot. Free refreshments and food! Giveaways all night. Contribute to our interactive Polaroid wall.
CCSC Art Gallery
1650 Holloway Ave., Cesar Chavez Student Center,
Top Floor, Terrace Level, San Francisco, CA 94132
https://www.sfsustudentcenter.com/artgallery
https://www.facebook.com/ccscartgallery
Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday, 11 am - 6 pm
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“Selfie (n)- A photo that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smart phone or webcam and uploaded to a social media website.”
A newly recognized genre of portraiture, selfie represents the continued evolution of self-portraiture in the digital age. More accessible than perhaps any other form of photography, the selfie emphasize the agency of the photographer. The choice to photograph the self and subsequently disseminate the image across the Internet is an intimate performative act that takes control over the relationship between the self and the viewer. As an art form, the selfie is characterized by qualities that typify the 21st century: speed, accessibility, ubiquity and an ambiguous relationship between the private and public sphere. By nature of the ease with which a selfie is ‘made’, the genre serves as a new entry point into the genre of self portraiture.
The show exhibits a range of mediums that explores both traditional and new forms of portraiture. Medium types includes photography, painting, drawings and sculptures.
All our receptions are free and open to the public.
Live music sponsored by The Depot. Free refreshments and food! Giveaways all night. Contribute to our interactive Polaroid wall.
CCSC Art Gallery
1650 Holloway Ave., Cesar Chavez Student Center,
Top Floor, Terrace Level, San Francisco, CA 94132
https://www.sfsustudentcenter.com/artgallery
https://www.facebook.com/ccscartgallery
Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday, 11 am - 6 pm
Our current exhibition, SELFIE – The Fine Art of Self Portraiture explores a social phenomenon dominating mainstream culture. Recently the word, ‘selfie’ was celebrated as the official and international Word of the Year of 2013 by the Oxford Dictionaries in both the UK and US.
“Selfie (n)- A photo that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smart phone or webcam and uploaded to a social media website.”
A newly recognized genre of portraiture, selfie represents the continued evolution of self-portraiture in the digital age. More accessible than perhaps any other form of photography, the selfie emphasize the agency of the photographer. The choice to photograph the self and subsequently disseminate the image across the Internet is an intimate performative act that takes control over the relationship between the self and the viewer. As an art form, the selfie is characterized by qualities that typify the 21st century: speed, accessibility, ubiquity and an ambiguous relationship between the private and public sphere. By nature of the ease with which a selfie is ‘made’, the genre serves as a new entry point into the genre of self portraiture.
The show exhibits a range of mediums that explores both traditional and new forms of portraiture. Medium types includes photography, painting, drawings and sculptures.
All our receptions are free and open to the public.
Live music sponsored by The Depot. Free refreshments and food! Giveaways all night. Contribute to our interactive Polaroid wall.
CCSC Art Gallery
1650 Holloway Ave., Cesar Chavez Student Center,
Top Floor, Terrace Level, San Francisco, CA 94132
https://www.sfsustudentcenter.com/artgallery
https://www.facebook.com/ccscartgallery
Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday, 11 am - 6 pm
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“Selfie (n)- A photo that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smart phone or webcam and uploaded to a social media website.”
A newly recognized genre of portraiture, selfie represents the continued evolution of self-portraiture in the digital age. More accessible than perhaps any other form of photography, the selfie emphasize the agency of the photographer. The choice to photograph the self and subsequently disseminate the image across the Internet is an intimate performative act that takes control over the relationship between the self and the viewer. As an art form, the selfie is characterized by qualities that typify the 21st century: speed, accessibility, ubiquity and an ambiguous relationship between the private and public sphere. By nature of the ease with which a selfie is ‘made’, the genre serves as a new entry point into the genre of self portraiture.
The show exhibits a range of mediums that explores both traditional and new forms of portraiture. Medium types includes photography, painting, drawings and sculptures.
All our receptions are free and open to the public.
Live music sponsored by The Depot. Free refreshments and food! Giveaways all night. Contribute to our interactive Polaroid wall.
CCSC Art Gallery
1650 Holloway Ave., Cesar Chavez Student Center,
Top Floor, Terrace Level, San Francisco, CA 94132
https://www.sfsustudentcenter.com/artgallery
https://www.facebook.com/ccscartgallery
Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday, 11 am - 6 pm
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