SHAME IS FOR BEGINNERS
sweet, 2015, acrylic, chalk pastel and sharpie, 22x30
queen, 2015, acrylic, chalk pastel and sharpie, 22x30
pansy, 2015, acrylic, chalk pastel and sharpie, 22x30
fruit, 2015, acrylic, chalk pastel and sharpie, 22x30
online dating, 2014, screen shot, 10 seconds
SHAME IS FOR BEGINNERS explores words used to describe gay men. It includes a short looped video that reflects on how technology mediates desire for men seeking other men, a series of 6 self-portraits, and two vinyl text pieces. Creating visually appealing images out of words used to mock him empties the value (or shame) these words hold.
The show has 9 works. It begins with a vinyl text piece called ‘opening’. It is followed by a grouping of self-portraits that cause the viewer to feel as though they are on display. ‘Online dating’ is a 10 second looped video that will be projected on the wall in between the sets of self-portraits. The show ends with the larger vinyl piece called ‘that’s so gay’.
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