A Partial View: Drawings by Mary Jane Parker

Through intricate, captivating graphite drawings, artist Mary Jane Parker explores the concept of hysteria, a disease many women were misdiagnosed with in the 20th century and prior. Through these delicate, repetitive patterns juxtaposed with figures of the human body, Parker emphasizes how hysteria was used to restrict women who did not conform to the strict rules of their society. Parker has exhibited work nationally and internationally, and is represented in New Orleans by Arthur Roger Gallery.  Currently she serves on the board of the Contemporary Arts Center in New Orleans as the Visual Arts Coordinator. There will be an opening reception from 6–9 pm, and guests are required to register in advance for timed tickets to ensure proper attendance limitations and social distancing. Free. sttammany.art.