GENDER
Acrylic paint, mixed media
Conflict between LGBT+ and conservative orthodoxy made many victims on the side of the former.
To unite the two groups and humanize people on both sides, the message is: we are all born ‘different’ and all have the right to live as we choose, so long as we do not harm others.
Fluorescent colors mix with photos of transgender victims of murderous violence, symbolizing the fact that the time is now to open dialogue between the sides and stop this tragedy.
Private volunteers, a gay and conservative, who will remain anonymous, gave a few drops of blood to be included in the red paint used in these works. This mix of energy in blood builds a bridge between them.
GENDER III
“S-He”
He and She, how different and yet how close to each other. How many acts of violence were committed due to blind hatred and discrimination - only the faces looking back at us from the painting have the answer
Only love is the answer. Only understanding and compassion for each other can create dialog that will stop the senseless violence.
36” x 48” stretched canvas in metal frame
Archival prep process, sealed and varnished.
Ready for long-term display and storage.
GENDER II
“WoMan”
Woman and Man, interlocked and difficult to separate, represent the idea that LGBT+ identities are not separate from a person’s identity as a man or woman, but rather an integrated part of who they are.
Bright and vibrant colors are the joy and love of being human, but the background is dark and murky, like the challenges faced by the LGBT. Victims of gender-based violence look back at us from the letters and challenge us all to make a change to bring the opposing groups together rather than isolating them from each other.
36” x 48” stretched canvas in metal frame
Archival prep process, sealed and varnished.
Ready for long-term display and storage.
GENDER I
“They”
They is a pronoun used by some non-binary people, and its a term used to alienate one group of people from another. It is a symbol of individualism and freedom for some in the LGBT category, and its a term to stereotype them by the people against their way of life.
WOMAN, MAN, HE, SHE, THEY, THEM - we are all individuals. No more stereotypes - treat each person as an individual and most problems disappear on their own.
36” x 48” stretched canvas in metal frame
Archival prep process, sealed and varnished.
Ready for long-term display and storage.