Artist Statement:

The Virgin Mitch refers to surreal symbolism through the use of distorted figures made from clay and other manufactured materials. Reflecting on symbolism, I am interested in the interpretational relationship between ambiguity to the outsider, and significance to the insider. I believe prioritizing preservation in place of reality enables politicians to manipulate abortion and same-sex marriage laws as public purity standards. My goal is to question preconceived notions of purity and martyrdom by embellishing the ambiguity and the significance of religious symbolism.

--Eben Tobar

Exhibition dates and times:

December 8 – December 12, 2020
Trisolini Gallery
405 Baker University Center 1 Park Place
Hours: Tuesday 12 - 4, Thursday 3 - 7, Saturday 12 - 4

Artist Talk: 

Thursday, December 10th 

4:00 pm

Viewable live on the Ohio University Art Galleries Instagram IGTV, Click here to join the artist talk.  

This College of Fine Arts event is made possible through support from Arts for Ohio.  

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