Masculine Art by Amy Elkins

Image: Amy Elkins, Kyle, New York, NY, 2008. Courtesy of Yancey Richardson Gallery.

I have been wanting to expand DC Shot List interviews into the collector sector and just this past Sunday, I had the good fortune to be invited over to Dr. Fred Ognibene's residence to view his art collection!  In an informal get-together, he was hosting his students who, up until the Washingtonian article, had no idea about his passion.  So, not only did I get a great afternoon of art viewing and a great interview with Fred, but I also got to chat with these students, too.

I promise that this interview will be up in the next few weeks.  One thing to mention now, though, is that in his collection are two pieces by Amy Elkins, who's works are on display at the Transformer Gallery as part of the show "Domesticated: Men and the Domestic Interior."

From the description of the show, it certainly seems like it is exactly as the title promises.  Featured photography by Amy Elkins, Yolanda del Amo, Dru Donovan, and Jamil Hellu depicts men in domestic interiors, "capturing moments of complex masculinity that can only occur behind the closed doors of the home."

Now, the opening day has already passed, but don't despair!  On June 20th, at 2pm, they are having a Closing Day Curator & Artist Talk.  Definitely worth going to.  And, of course if you can't make it, you have until then to drop by for your own viewing!

For more information, please contact Victoria Reis or Marissa Long at info@transformergallery.org or 202.483.1102.

Please see Transformer's website to download a full press release with more information on the artists and curator: www.transformergallery.org.