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featuring nudes by contemporary artists so
students can study them for an extended
period of time.
“As a practicing artist myself who
focuses on the nude human form as the
primary focus of my own work, I know
how diffi cult it is to fi nd venues to exhibit
nudes,” Shauck said.
Henk Pander, the juror of this year’s
show, went through more than 500 submit-
ted pieces to select this year’s pieces.
The show includes the work of 32 art-
ists, including three local artists: Jane Her-
rold and Robert Paulmenn of Astoria, and
Drea Frost of Cannon Beach.
Painting the nude human body has been
done since time immemorial, but criti-
cism of the art form has increased in the
last few decades, Pander said. The exhibit
is a chance for artists to be celebrated and
taken seriously.
“These exhibitions tend to be about
the human condition more than about ero-
tisicm. It’s real people at their most vulner-
able,” Pander said. “Especially in a world
that’s become more cruel, disturbing and
dehumanized, it’s really important to look
at these exhibitions.”
The college plans to hold a free commu-
nity reception at 6 p.m. Feb. 20 when Pan-
der will talk about the exhibit. A gather-
ing after the reception is planned at Inferno
Lounge in Astoria.
Those visiting the gallery will get to
vote for their favorite piece. At the end of
the exhibition a People’s Choice Award
will be announced along with several other
awards.
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com.
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