The Gaze at a Person
The Old Town Hall, Porvoo Museum, Porvoo
- 10.9.2027–
The concept of a portrait seems straightforward; a portrait depicts a person. On closer reflection, however, this simplicity is an illusion.
The significance and context of portraits have changed over time. Portraits are always rooted in their own era, which influences their aesthetics and style. In addition to the person portrayed, every detail – from their attire to the setting in which they appear – plays a significant role.
There are always two people present in a portrait: the subject and the artist. Whose gaze shaped the portrait, and whose gaze is it intended for? A portrait is a way of making a person visible. However, an image can also be an interpretation that fixes a person in a particular form. Sometimes, that interpretation becomes part of reality.
“The Gaze at a Person” exhibition comprises portraits from the Porvoo Museum’s art collection.
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