April 10- May 2, 2010

Opening reception Saturday April 10th, 6-10pm

Thursday April 15th @ 7 p.m.

The Front is pleased to announce the launch of our new monthly lecture series, Back Talk at The Front.  Please join us Thursday, April 15th at 7:00 pm for a conversation with Miranda Lash, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art for The New Orleans Museum of Art.  Among her many achievements, Miranda Lash has reinforced NOMA's connection to the community by recently showcasing the work of local artists such as Skyler Fein, Jennifer Odem, Mr. Quintron and Miss Pussycat, among others. 

Room 1:  

Sarah Peters
In Our Youth Our Hearts Were Touched With Fire

New York based artist Sarah Peters’ portrait and seascape drawings depict a world inhabited by American outsiders. Inspired by early American art and colonial history, her work examines the transforming and often violent forces that shape, distort, and alter person and place. She is currently a Fellow of the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown, Mass.

Courtesy of Winkleman Gallery

Room 2:

Duane David Dugas
Under Spells

As a curious atheist searching for glimpses of anything magical or holy, photography is the most scientific, anthropological vehicle I have at my disposal. the release of the shutter is the closest I come to prayer.

Ken Howell
New Work

A recent transplant to New Orleans, Ken Howell’s latest series contrasts new media and old; these paintings explore ideas of chance and permanence, convenience and anxiety.

Room 3: 

Alex Podesta
collages

Works by New Orleans based artist, Alex Podesta.  Podesta is presenting collaged paintings on panels. 

Room 4: 

Rachel Jones
All my Love (To You, My Love)

This exhibition features a new body of work that includes both small-scale paintings on plastic and works on paper.  These new, intimate works combine drawn and painted imagery with personal sentiment, and are a new departure for Rachel.