Exhibitions
Transistors
Curated by Ariel GentelanFeb – March 2019
Above image: Theo, 2018 by A. Klass (Part of "Trans in Public" Series)
Opening reception: Thursday, February 21, 5-7pm
Transistors, in a practical sense, are semiconductor devices capable of amplification and rectification. They are ubiquitous in daily life and enhance our abilities to communicate, listen, & quite literally, hear each other. As a trans arts-laborer, I am seeking to find ways for other queer artists and arts-laborers to not only find each other through creating accessible networks for unification and solidarity in a rigorous art world, but to also create a space to openly interrogate frustrating issues facing queer artists and laborers, through dialogues with artists, educators and activists working in Chicago today.
This is primarily NOT an exhibition. It is a living node of connection in hopes of offering needed resources & experiences for a marginalized group of voices within the arts world. On view will be A. Klass’s “trans in public” photography series, alongside a reading & resource library. During the run of the project, we will manifest micro studio visits, a writing & research residency, “the chart” with photographer A. Klass, and a series of public programs & dialogues driven by queer artists & thinkers within Chicago that will be recorded, transcribed and archived via a publication.
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
Jared Brown • Cameron Clayborn • Oscar Chavez • Angela Davis Fegan • Adam Greteman • Emily S. Kennedy • Jada Amina Harvey • Betsy Johnson • Anisa McGowan • Luan Joy Sherman
Want to get involved & be in touch?
Pitch a program or request more info: transistors2k19@gmail.com
The Gallery is also assisting in connecting the project with student LGBTQIA+ groups around the city. If you’re interested in holding your meeting or utilizing the gallery as a space for a program, please reach out!
Transistors Program Outline
Feb. 21 Feb. 23 March. 2 Artist in Residence: A. Klass March 7 - 10 March. 15 Luan Joy Sherman Adam J. Greteman Eli Ryn Brown CASSILS Allie N’ Steve Ilya of Decolonizing Fitness Jared Brown Betsy Johnson Pidgeon Pagonis Thomas Page McBee H. Melt Darryl DeAngelo Terrell Daniel Kyri ---
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