Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
Sweet, Juicy, and Rebellious
Works by Linye Jiang 江麟冶
September 26 - October 21,2024
Opening Reception: Friday, September 26, 6:00 - 8:00pm
with special Artist Talk from Linye Jiang and Marvin Veloso from 7:30 - 8:00pm
Featured Program: Special performance by artist Marvin Veloso
October 10, 7:00 - 8:00pm
Dittmar Gallery
"Fruit" was historically a derogatory term in Western culture, targeting gay men by associating them with femininity. In "Sweet, Juicy, and Rebellious," I reclaim this symbolism through Fruit Portraits—a series that challenges societal norms and celebrates queer identity and femininity. By transforming fruit, I project my personal experiences, desires, and frustrations onto it, redefining a traditionally innocent subject.
The installation also features two video pieces: Tenderness and Warmth. In Tenderness, a hand gently caresses a soft object in water, transitioning from black and white to color. Warmth captures the gradual transformation of a frozen object as it responds to warmth, inviting viewers to reflect on the subtle, yet profound, effects of touch and their surroundings.
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