Queer art this summer: LGBTQ Center shows Portraits of Pride; Dunshee displays local artist's work
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For the fourth year, Seattle's LGBTQ Center [see map] will present a Portraits of Pride exhibit in its gallery space at the back of the Center on Pike Street. Cody Blomberg, curator of the show, asked artists this year to create self-portraits, a favorite theme of many artists. The show features work of Chris Rollins, Mike Curato, Cody Blomberg, loti, John Tozzi, Holly Senn, Thomas Wurst, Tennessee Loveless, Michael Strangeways, Matt Wencl, and others.
The exhibit opens on Friday, June 1 with an artists reception from 7 to 10pm in the gallery. The reception is open to the public. The Portraits of Pride exhibit runs through the month of June and can be viewed during regular Center hours (which are irregular and dependent on volunteer staffing and occupancy of the gallery for other scheduled events).
There will be even more queer-themed art to view as Dunshee House displays work of local artist Andrew Grant Stone. He will be hanging various collections reflecting on strength and courage of facing the unknown, as well as lighthearted and inspiring never-before-seen works from the artist's studio. Dunshee House is normally open from 3 pm until 9 pm weekdays.
Some of Andrew's work was seen in limited engagement at Glo's in May and a notable hanging in April at Rosebud Restaurant, but the Dunshee exhibit will be his largest and longest local showing. Works will be viewable throughout the summer.
Dunshee House, located at 303 17th Avenue East in Seattle [get directions], offers over 20 peer-facilitated groups each week includingboth HIV/AIDS-related and non-HIV/AIDS related groups, such as our growing program for gay/bisexual/queer men, lesbian/bisexual/queer women, transfolks, and LGBTQ folks inclusively.
Labels: Gay events, gay pride, Gay Seattle, Seattle, Seattle Pride
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I'm really excited to hang at the Dunshee House this summer, but I don't want viewers to be confused that the nature of these works is merely "queer themed" in nature. The uncertainty of becoming who we want to be and the challenges that life puts to us are universal aspects of growing and looking deeper into ones self regardless of irrelevant labels provided and perpetuated by society. Looking deep within can be a confusing and arduous process, and through this introspection many find a pure clarity that is often masked by appearances, attitudes and modes of being that are hurdles to being truly happy. My artwork showing at the Dunshee House is meant to describe the journey to satisfying the thirst for personal knowledge and the realization of yourself.
Thanks for the clarification, Drew. I didn't mean to limit the theme when I applied the off-hand description "queer themed" to what I read in the press release.
Your comment reminds us of the universality of themes that some of us -- mistakenly at times -- regard as "queer".
Hey, Tacky Tourists, QArts appreciates this plug!!
And our next show is a co-event with Trikone NW, the South Asian LGBTQ group and the reception will be Saturday, July 28th...and there'll be delicious South Asian food as well as kickass art..
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