Curtis Holder | Portraits of Brotherhood

Guildford House Gallery, England
Curtis Holder
Portraits of Brotherhood

Press Release

The exhibition will feature large-scale figurative drawings depicting intimate portrayals of Black men. The artworks offer a multifaceted exploration of identity, masculinity, vulnerability and resilience against a backdrop of pervasive societal stereotypes.

Visitors can expect to see more than 20 artworks on paper, including two monumental room-length drawings, a series of multi-layered portraits and a selection of exploratory drawings and studies in both coloured and graphite pencil.

Installed within the historic context of Guildford House Gallery, a 17th century Grade 1 Listed townhouse, the artworks will be displayed in an intimate space with a rich history.

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The exhibition will feature large-scale figurative drawings depicting intimate portrayals of Black men. The artworks offer a multifaceted exploration of identity, masculinity, vulnerability and resilience against a backdrop of pervasive societal stereotypes. Visitors can expect to see more than 20 artworks on paper, including two monumental room-length drawings, a series of multi-layered portraits and a selection of exploratory drawings and studies in both coloured and graphite pencil. Installed within the historic context of Guildford House Gallery, a 17th century Grade 1 Listed townhouse, the artworks will be displayed in an intimate space with a rich history.