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Ancient Icons Step Into Modern Art

Thursday 04.26.2012 , Posted by

In his fascinating collection of paintings, Visual Artist Bryan Keith Lanier puts a modern twist on ancient art. He often features iconic figures from art history, portraying them in a new, ambiguous light that is open to interpretation. Taking a humanist approach, Lanier invites his audience to form a personal connection with the situations he presents, challenging them to think in a new way. Lanier’s paintings and the titles he selects for them seem to create a meaningful account of the human experience. [Read more...]