The fascination and mystique of the masked figure can be heroic, mysterious, ominous or ridiculous. AF wanted to unmask and get to the reveal at the ninth solo exhibition of the artist, Dotty Attie, for the opening reception of her show The Lone Ranger last November 21^st. The multi-panel works in the signature black, white, grey and flesh toned accents paid homage to the identity and symbolism of the masked man. The photographic feel of her work is indeed a rich rogue gallery of characters and dare we say provocative in some instances. (You know what we mean with the picture of the artist and what’s behind her.) But being an agent provocateur aside, Dotty is one talented lady and she doesn’t need a mask on because there is no reason to hide. As a mater of fact, her work reveals a whole lot more to what meets the eye.

Dotty Attie: The Lone Ranger / On View: Nov. 21 – Dec. 21, 2013

Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday (10 am to 6 pm)

P.P.O.W.535 West 22^nd Street, 3^rd Floor. NYC, NY 10011

Text by: Oscar A. Laluyan

Photography by: Max Noy Photo

**Multipanel work by Dottie Attie at P.P.O.W. Gallery**

Dotty Attie cuts through the Art of it so no O'Keeffe symbolism here — **Dotty Attie cuts through the Art of it so no O’Keeffe symbolism here**

**Instagram moment at P.P.O.W. for Dotty Attie**

Oscar Laluyan

Oscar A. Laluyan is a critic, curator and an art writer for several online publications, . He has worked in a museum and at an art gallery founded by a former architect of Richard Meier's firm. His passion for contemporary art is reflected and directed to seeing the future.

PICTURE THIS: Masks On at P.P.O.W. for...

PICTURE THIS: Masks On at P.P.O.W. for Dotty Attie

Oscar Laluyan