Sin July 25, 2007

This exhibition pairs an important historical work from the Frye's founding collection, Franz von Stuck's 'Sin,' with a contemporary artwork. Although 'Sin' is typically installed as a modern work, hung at eye level, the artist intended the painting as the key feature of an altar, placed far above spectators' heads. This placement significantly alters the relationship between 'Sin' and its viewers. For this exhibition, Seattle-based artist Victoria Haven has created a new altar for 'Sin.' Haven's delicate but dramatic sculpture, constructed of gold Mylar and pins, complements and enhances the exhibit's compelling and dangerous sexual persona.