Influenced by expressions of mourning in the Victorian era, Rachel Portesi addresses concepts such as fertility, sexuality, creativity, nurturing, harmony and discord in her wet plate series Hair Portraits. Her images are a testament to change and a record of metamorphosis from a past fractured self to an integrated, self-realized woman. 

The series has been exhibited at the Brattleboro Museum and the Newport Art Museum and will grace the walls of the Griffin Museum in September.

A Q&A will follow the presentation.

Suggested donation: $10. This is a virtual event that is offered on a pay-what-you-wish basis. Please feel welcome to join for free, or make a donation of any amount after registering.

(*Note Time Zone: Event begins at 7pm (EST) in Philadelphia)