Mortal Gaiety
Lumiere Photo
100 College Ave.
Apr 3, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us for an exhibition showcasing the practical duality in Michael Powers Tarantelli’s work. This collection of drawings and paintings unites classical execution with modern, often challenging, subject matter. Tarantelli’s absolute mastery is evident in every single piece. His technique and dedication to classical artistic traditions, including the rigorous draftsmanship of the Old Masters, result in perfectly rendered works. Yet, a palpable tension exists beneath this flawless surface. Tarantelli delves into themes of mortality, desire, and beauty, with subject matter that often pushes boundaries, bordering on transgressive.

This compelling fusion of perfect skill and unsettling subject matter gives Tarantelli’s work its unique and unforgettable power—a captivating space where the beautiful and the unsettling coexist.