Chloe West's solo exhibition, 'Games of Chance,' presents striking oil paintings that blend Dutch Golden Age themes with the mythic and real-life elements of the American West. Raised in Wyoming, West's works defy traditional cowboy culture, showing herself in self-portraits that incorporate symbolic elements like animal bones and celestial motifs. By invoking European portraiture and addressing concepts like Manifest Destiny, she skillfully challenges the glorification of frontier masculinity. Through her art, West reveals the tensions between life, death, and cultural narratives while encouraging viewers to reassess their understanding of the West.
In 'Cowboy Philosopher', Chloe West confronts viewers with a powerful image that challenges traditional cowboy culture, using elements of still life and portrait traditions.
West's work merges the influence of her Wyoming roots with European artistic traditions, asking viewers to reconsider the romanticized notions of the American West.
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