KATHRYN EARNHART | The Butlers Body language reveals emotions in 'Dancers'

The Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown, along with the Butler branch facilities in both Salem and Howland, continue to present visual arts programming filled with variety in both content and media.
This month, new exhibitions open at each location, offering something special for art lovers to view and enjoy.
Now on view in the Beecher Court galleries of the Butler Institute in Youngstown is a watercolor display by David Remfry titled "Dancers."
This British-born artist lives and works in New York's Chelsea Hotel.
"Dancers" provides a comprehensive survey of Remfry's work in many mediums since 1985, with a focus on figures engaged in dance as his central subject.
The images of dancing couples, based largely upon the observation of models in his studio, reveal not only Remfry's strengths in conveying appearance and personality, but also his ability to capture intimacy between individuals through facial expression and body language.
This exhibition was also seen at the Boca Raton (Florida) Museum of Art.
An event to highlight the show titled "Swing into Spring" will take place March 20.
A public reception to meet the artist will be held March 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Butler.
In Trumbull branch
Coming soon to the Butler's Trumbull branch, 9350 East Market St. in Howland, is "A Portrait of Boxing; Photographs by Holger Keifel."
This exhibition opens March 28 and runs through May 23.
Keifel is a New York City-based photographer, specializing in people and portraits in the United States and abroad.
His work is included in many distinguished public and private collections including the holdings of the Butler, which is displaying Keifel's portrait of a 9/11 fire rescue worker at the Youngstown facility.
"A Portrait of Boxing" features dramatic photographs of men before and after a fight, as well as legends of the "sweet science."
Some of the images that will be seen in the show are Vito Antoufermo, Teddy Atlas, Johnny Bos, Michael Buffer, Gil Clancy, Gerry Cooney, Oscar De La Hoya, Jose Disla, Roberto Duran, Bouie Fisher, Joe Frazier, Arturo Gatti, Richie Giachetti, Emile Griffith, Eugene Hairston, Evander Holyfield, Bernard Hopkins, Don King, Vitale Klitschko, Wladimir Klitschko, Cedric Kushner, Jake LaMotta, Paulie Malignaggi, Ray Mancini, Arthur Mercante, Michael Olajide, Tokunbo Olajide, Luis Perez, Steve Smoger, Leon Spinks, Jose Sulaiman, James Toney, David Tua and Micky Ward.
Director's comments
According to Butler Director Dr. Louis Zona, "The boxers of Holger Keifel are every bit as visually appealing as the painted and sculpted athletes of previous times. These are fearless men whose features bear the scars of both their victories and their defeats.
"But Keifel offers more than photographic documents of athletes who have taken on the most brutal and violent of all sporting endeavors. His lenses penetrate the very being of his subjects.
"His photographic portraits of fighters and other members of the boxing community transcend tradition and past achievement. They are powerful and insightful biographical statements that, to my mind, push photographic portraiture to exciting new levels."
"Holger Keifel: A Portrait of Boxing" was organized by the Butler Institute.
A meet-the-artist reception to honor Holger Keifel will be March 28 at the Butler's Trumbull facility. The Butler's Trumbull branch is funded by Foundation Medici.
At Salem branch
New on view at the Butler's Salem branch is a show of works in all media sponsored by Salem YWCA.
This exhibition, now in its eighth year, was judged by well-known regional artist Elizabeth Babb.
An April artists reception is being planned.
Call the Salem YWCA at (330) 332-9944 for information.
A highlight of this show is an oil-on-canvas landscape work by artist Don Getz, various original jewelry designs by several local artists and other eclectic works.
The show runs through April 10.
The Butler's Salem branch is funded by the Salem Community Foundation and is located at 343 East State St.
XButler hours in Youngstown are Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday noon to 4 p.m. Butler hours at the Trumbull branch are Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Butler Salem hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to all three facilities is free.