MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – Join the fun at Middletown Art Center for the “Me, Myself & I” self-portrait exhibit on Saturday, Oct. 29, with a reception from 6 m. to 8 p.m.

Lake County residents and visitors will be able to enjoy a juried show highlighting the investigation of self in many and varied forms.

The exhibit runs through Dec. 4.

Self-portraits have a long and illustrious tradition in art. Throughout much of their careers, Rembrandt and Van Gogh had only themselves as a model. Each artist struggled with mood, perception, color and angst to capture what was in that moment.

However, a self-portrait can be more than surface representation. A self-portrait can be a glimpse into an aspect of the artist; an overriding philosophy of that artist; a nagging emotion, a glimpse of something unexpectedly discovered, an obsession.

Certainly, traditional paintings are a very viable form, but MAC hopes to push the envelope of tradition by reexamining what a self-portrait is or can become.

As part of the art exhibit, the gallery’s interactive room invites you to draw your own self-portrait on mirrored walls.

During the opening, Brian Ward will be on site with “The Mind Tree,” an interactive sound sculpture that allows participants to manipulate and control the emotional mood of their sonic surroundings. Refreshments will be available to enjoy.

The Middletown Art Center is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to promoting the arts and economic and community recovery in South Lake County after the 2015 fires.

Middletown Art Center is located at 21456 State Highway 175 in Middletown. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday; noon to 6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.; or by appointment.

For more information visit www.Middletownartcenter.org .