NEUROFIBROMATOSIS

March 3 -31, 2017 A PORTRAIT OF DISORDER: NEUROFIBROMATOSIS Portraits have always had a powerful grasp on Mindrup’s imagination. It is the idea of duration – or earthly immortality – that gives such a mysterious interest to the painted portrait. Studying the history of portraiture techniques has allowed her the ability to begin to integrate those concepts into relevant contemporary narratives. Mindrup’s son Henry’s diagnosis has been the motivation behind her series of portraits “Many Faces of Neurofibromatosis (NF)”. Through this series of paintings, she acts as the conduit, transforming genetic complications into something secondary and portraying the individual personalities first. Using social media as a connection, Mindrup hopes to raise funds, educate, and ideally find a cure for NF.