The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents:
Like A Girl: Dare to Dream by Fer Caggiano
Charleston, SC– The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents Like A Girl: Dare to Dream, a new exhibition by artist Fer Caggiano, on view at City Gallery from March 11 through May 2, 2021 . Featuring portraits of more than 35 South Carolinian women, Like a Girl brings attention to women who have excelled, each with unique and inspiring stories. In them, girls and other women will see on canvas their potential: they can be strong, smart, and beautiful, and ready to make their mark on the world.
The artist will be painting at City Gallery on March 11, 18, and 25.
Charleston, South Carolina-based artist Fer Caggiano has embarked on a journey to celebrate the heroic achievements of remarkable women who have transcended life’s challenges to create a legacy of inspiration. Troubled by seeing girls and women struggle to be respected in a male-dominated world, Caggiano seeks to remove negative connotations associated with acting “like a girl.” “Girls and women must dare to dream – to be leaders, to be strong in mind, body, and spirit – so that “like a girl” will instead mean powerful and highly effective” says the artist.
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Caggiano hopes that the exhibition will foster a dialogue about gender and achievement. Can Can females really be anything they want to be? What obstacles do they encounter that men/boys do not? How can we ensure that future generations of women can become leaders in any industry or field? The 35 women in the portraits all come from different walks of life, but together they share the common link of reaching the pinnacle of their dreams. A few of the many remarkable women in “Like A Girl: Dare To Dream” include: Allison Arriola, Janet Bates, Karen Lucht, Gabrielle Forgione, Yeakia Johnson, Yvonne Gilbert, Arianne King Comer, Beth Ann Crane, Vicky Johnson, Tia Clark, Paula Dezzutti (Pixie), Kelly Trager, Erin Mansour, Carol Wilhite, and Kenya Dunn.
The proceeds from this project will be donated to organizations that support women/girls in reaching their maximum potential, thus extending the project’s impact well beyond its exhibition.
ABOUT FER CAGGIANO:
Fer (short for Fernanda, and pronounced “fair”) Caggiano is a renowned painter whose diverse landscapes, portraits, and still life are highly sought after. Fer’s works are contemporary and always evolving. She is known for using heavy impasto technique, but her creativity also leads to constant exploration and use of bold new approaches. Fer’s pieces are filled with vibrant movement while simultaneously conveying a sense of peace and joy. Her works not only capture beauty in people and the environment, but they also serve a higher purpose: through her art, Fer is helping to create a more sustainable and equitable world.
