The artist explores the character and personality of his subjects and presents individuals in the workplace examining the relationship between religious observance and everyday life. An image from The Fruits of Our Labor by Yves Mozelsio. The portraits are both moving and amusing, relating to the viewer on a personal level. Mr. Mozelsio presents a penetrating view and follows in the footsteps of Studs Terkel s groundbreaking book, Working , by exploring the theme that work is part of the human search for meaning. On another level, the display of strikingly elegant compositions works as a formal art exhibition.
Viewers can appreciate the beauty of the images.
But part of the function of art is to offer a way to re-vision the world, its scenery, everyday objects and people, Mozelsio notes. It is possible then to be compelled by this visual experience to re-think segments of the human enterprise. The artist encourages us to take a fresh look at his subjects and their religious community, as well as their place in the rich diversity that is Chicago. The Wright Museum of Art is open Tuesday through Sunday , from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum as well as the reception and lecture are free and open to the public.