'Perspectives of Women' Show Will Include Art from Sappho Collection

Ten images from Jerry Harke's Sappho Collection wil be on exhibit from Sep. 4 through Sep. 26 at Georgetown's MOCA DC Art Gallery located at 1054 31st Street in Canal Square, Georgetown, Washington, D.C.

"The theme of the September show is Perspectives of Women and I can't think of a better show to present a large part of the Sappho Collection," said Harke. The Sappho Collection is comprised of over thirty images based on and inspired by great works of art depicting the remarkable lyrist, Sappho who lived around 600 B.C. "Using classic pieces of art including paintings and statues, I worked to recreate those images through photography involving unique Greek-style settings and authentic Greek attire worn by models. All of the images from the Sappho Collection are printed on canvas and made to look ancient. Even though they are inspired by the great works of Sappho, every piece is an original work of phtographic art." Samples of some of Harke's images that will be on display are shown in this article.

Dave Quammen, executive director of MOCA DC Art Gallery said, "This exciting new exhibit represents a goal of MOCA DC to delve into topical issues relevant to our times and our mores. Perspectives of Women is open to your interpretation. We expect to have art shown that represents how women view each other; how men view women – and how women view men; how women are treated in various cultures, and; the struggles that women may have to endure in social settings around the world. In short – it's open to your imagination."

Quammen added, "We expect this exhibit to be one that excites and appeals to a broad swath of global societies, explores a variety of issues and makes a bold statement on the condition of women throughout the world."

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18 U.S.C. Section 2257 compliance notice. All models and other persons who appear in this blog were over the age of eighteen (18)years at the time of the creation of the images. Records pertaining to the photographic works of Jerry R. Harke required pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 2257 and CFR 75 are kept by the custodian of records at Marigot Publishing House, Attn: Jerry R. Harke, 6805 Sprucedale Court, Annandale, Virginia 22003