Don Joint: Narcissus
When:
Thursday, May 30, 2019 9:00a -
Sunday, Aug 18, 2019 6:00p
Thursday, May 30, 2019 9:00a -
Sunday, Aug 18, 2019 6:00p
Where:
Childs Gallery
169 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02116
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Art
Event website:
www.childsgallery.com
In western theory, the myth of Narcissus, a beautiful youth who falls in love with his own reflection, carries overt tones of homoeroticism as an essentially queer narrative in which a man experiences same sex attraction. In this exhibition, multimedia artist Don Joint explores the sensual gaze central to the Narcissus myth through his various series of works including collages, bottles, dinnerware and other found ephemera. On display are nubile young men brashly arranged yet unaware they are the object of desiring eyes, serving as the reflection to the audience’s lustful Narcissus.
The exhibition is held to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the Stonewall riots and will take place during Pride Month. A selection of artwork by other LGBTQ artists will also be on display.
