Kissing in the Dark - The Secret Life of the Blues

WKP Kennedy Gallery (Capitol Centre) North Bay, ON

**Important: Please bring your cell phone or tablet and ear buds or headphones.  All paintings have an associated QR Codes to take you to the song the piece is based on.  Music is through Spotify, but you don't require a subscription to listen. 

Step back in time to an era of liberation with  Kissing in the Dark: "The Secret Life of the Blues" a solo exhibition by Fran Hanover that celebrates the bold, brassy, and sometimes downright scandalous women of the early 20th century blues scene. In a time of profound social change, the blues emerged as a soundtrack to rebellion, challenging traditional gender roles and championing women's sexual liberation.

From Georgia White's cheeky "I'll Keep Sittin' On It" to Bessie Smith's unapologetic anthem "Need a Little Sugar in My Bowl," these paintings explore the taboo topics and raw emotions that defined the blues genre. Through their lyrics, these women fearlessly confronted the injustices and inequalities of their time, leaving an indelible mark on music history and feminist discourse.

SPIT - The Art of Disclosure

SPIT - The Art of Disclosure is an art exhibition by Fran Hanover exploring adoption, finding your roots and the secrets that grow with them. The art work is a multi-media and mixed media work that includes sculpture, video, watercolour, metal work, oils and acrylics. The exhibition took place in 2021 at the Alex Dufresne Gallery, Callander, ON.