The Gallery of Faces arose from a collaboration between Peggy Bonnet Vergara, a French art historian, Jaime Umana, a Costa Rican visual artist, and Hans Vergara, a Cuban visual artist. This artistic project involves the creation, using the technique of casting, of a collection of faces from around the world — the first stage of which focused on the islanders of Oceania.
To collect a range of facial features reflecting the ethnic diversity of the local population, to preserve traits that are both unique and distinctive, and to artistically showcase this morphological collection without any racial or sexual discrimination or any infringement upon human dignity: these are the objectives of the Conservatorio.
The project has been exhibited at the Tjibaou Cultural Centre in Nouméa (2011), the Bernheim Library in Nouméa (2011) and the Palmeraie du Sarthou in France (2023), amongst other venues.
Sociedad
Centre Culturel Tjibaou, Nouméa, 2011.
Fragile
Bibliothèque Bernheim, Nouméa, 2011.
Land art
Masques en ciment et végétaux.
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For any information about the Conservatory of Faces, its exhibitions, or to get involved, please contact Hans Christian Vergara directly.
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