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"Be Queer! Be Real!" Collective Art Show
Welcome to "Be Queer! Be Real!" Online Collective Art Show!
It seems there is no Pride this year again! But we are not giving up! And give voice to artists who are working with the topics of gender and sexuality, queerness, self-understanding and exploring of the body. We are the platform for those who are ready to talk and have a message. We are against stereotypes and advocate for freedom and equality. We want the world to be bias-free and let people finally to be who they are without judgment, shame, and guilt. Let's celebrate LOVE for ourselves first as the balance starts from each individual.
Artists presented:
Amir Maytal, Israel
Anna Biesuz (CU46 Project resident artist), Italy
Bartek Arobal Kociemba & Magda Buczek, Poland/Danmark
Bernardo Vallarino, the United States
Paul Beaudoin, the United States/Estonia
Roberto Silvestrini Garcia, Spain
Yoky Yu, China/Spain
It seems there is no Pride this year again! But we are not giving up! And give voice to artists who are working with the topics of gender and sexuality, queerness, self-understanding and exploring of the body. We are the platform for those who are ready to talk and have a message. We are against stereotypes and advocate for freedom and equality. We want the world to be bias-free and let people finally to be who they are without judgment, shame, and guilt. Let's celebrate LOVE for ourselves first as the balance starts from each individual.
Artists presented:
Amir Maytal, Israel
Anna Biesuz (CU46 Project resident artist), Italy
Bartek Arobal Kociemba & Magda Buczek, Poland/Danmark
Bernardo Vallarino, the United States
Paul Beaudoin, the United States/Estonia
Roberto Silvestrini Garcia, Spain
Yoky Yu, China/Spain
Amir Maytal, Israel
Amir was born in Israel, 1989
The piece he presents here deals with the classic male body image. This image is very different from the image of the modern-day man in general meaning.
The male body was created "In his own image", thus hinting at it (the male body) being an ideal of both shape and function. This ideal has been expressed throughout the years in different forms of art. This piece refers specifically to Leonardo da Vinci's The Vitruvian Man, in addition to the Greek sculptures: "Discobolus" of Myron and "Doryphoros" of Polykleitos.
The movement research is based on the body positions of each of these images, on building them up and breaking them down, as well as focusing on the movements to and from those positions. The viewers are invited to experience the classic male body both in static positions and in movement, changing through time and space.
The piece he presents here deals with the classic male body image. This image is very different from the image of the modern-day man in general meaning.
The male body was created "In his own image", thus hinting at it (the male body) being an ideal of both shape and function. This ideal has been expressed throughout the years in different forms of art. This piece refers specifically to Leonardo da Vinci's The Vitruvian Man, in addition to the Greek sculptures: "Discobolus" of Myron and "Doryphoros" of Polykleitos.
The movement research is based on the body positions of each of these images, on building them up and breaking them down, as well as focusing on the movements to and from those positions. The viewers are invited to experience the classic male body both in static positions and in movement, changing through time and space.
Anna Biesuz, Italy
Biesuz's art practice is engaged with investigating the unsaid about being a body, trying to reveal its unvoiced significance as well as triggering an inner reflection about the way we are habitually used to perceive it, especially by being a queer artist this makes more sense in her researches through art practice.
"L'ESPERIENZA PSICHEDELICA DELLE MESTRUAZIONE"
'L'esperienza psichedelica delle mestruazione' is a dreamtime scenario around the lunar blood filling the wombs. Periods manifest a natural process of creation, as they follow the intrinsic necessity of life to die to rise again. Purification and regeneration are fundamental aspects for the body, as much as for the energies that live within. The project shows the spiritual journey that happens through acceptance of body labour, bleeding pain, dwelling in the unconsciousness to pursue the body-enlightenment that hides behind: the holiness of wildness.
"L'ESPERIENZA PSICHEDELICA DELLE MESTRUAZIONE"
'L'esperienza psichedelica delle mestruazione' is a dreamtime scenario around the lunar blood filling the wombs. Periods manifest a natural process of creation, as they follow the intrinsic necessity of life to die to rise again. Purification and regeneration are fundamental aspects for the body, as much as for the energies that live within. The project shows the spiritual journey that happens through acceptance of body labour, bleeding pain, dwelling in the unconsciousness to pursue the body-enlightenment that hides behind: the holiness of wildness.
Bartek Arobal Kociemba & Magda Buczek, Poland/Danmark
Two Polish artists in conversation about minority and togetherness shaping the organic alliance that grows between a feminist woman and a queer man.
The video installation consisting of a visual work by Bartek Arobal Kociemba and a spoken word sound piece by Magda Buczek circles around the idea of identity and allegiance, which is exercised in the contexts of shared liminal experiences: health and disease, reproductive rights and motherhood, national identity and migration.
This self-portrait is a gesture aimed at
reclaiming the artist's own carnality against social misconceptions of what it means to be seropositive.
The video installation consisting of a visual work by Bartek Arobal Kociemba and a spoken word sound piece by Magda Buczek circles around the idea of identity and allegiance, which is exercised in the contexts of shared liminal experiences: health and disease, reproductive rights and motherhood, national identity and migration.
This self-portrait is a gesture aimed at
reclaiming the artist's own carnality against social misconceptions of what it means to be seropositive.
Był sobie król, był sobie paź,
i była też królewna.
Żyli wśród róż, nie znali burz,
Rzecz najzupełniej pewna.
żyli wśród róż, nie znali burz,
Rzecz najzupełniej pewna.
Kochał ją król, kochał ją paź,
królewską te dziewoje.
Królewna też kochała ich,
kochali się we troje.
Królewna też kochała ich,
kochali się we troje.
Tragiczny los, okrutna śmierć
w udziale im przypadła.
Króla zjadł kot, pazia zjadł pies,
królewnę myszka zjadła.
Króla zjadł kot, pazia zjadł pies,
królewnę myszka zjadła
Lecz żeby Ci, nie było żal,
dziecino ma kochana.
Z cukru był król, z piernika paź,
królewna z marcepana.
Z cukru był król, z piernika paź,
królewna z marcepana.
i była też królewna.
Żyli wśród róż, nie znali burz,
Rzecz najzupełniej pewna.
żyli wśród róż, nie znali burz,
Rzecz najzupełniej pewna.
Kochał ją król, kochał ją paź,
królewską te dziewoje.
Królewna też kochała ich,
kochali się we troje.
Królewna też kochała ich,
kochali się we troje.
Tragiczny los, okrutna śmierć
w udziale im przypadła.
Króla zjadł kot, pazia zjadł pies,
królewnę myszka zjadła.
Króla zjadł kot, pazia zjadł pies,
królewnę myszka zjadła
Lecz żeby Ci, nie było żal,
dziecino ma kochana.
Z cukru był król, z piernika paź,
królewna z marcepana.
Z cukru był król, z piernika paź,
królewna z marcepana.
There was a king, there was a knight
and there was also a princess.
They lived among the seas, knew no storms
a thing that is absolutely certain.
They lived among the seas, knew no storms
a thing that is absolutely certain.
The king was in love, the knight was in love,
they were in love with the princess.
And she loved them too
they loved each other.
And she loved them too
they loved each other.
But she became one day
a terrible thing, unbelievably,
the king is eaten by a dog, the knight is eaten by a cat,
the princess was eaten by the mouse.
the king is eaten by a dog, the knight is eaten by a cat,
the princess was eaten by the mouse.
But lest you feel sorry,
my sweetheart,
there was a king of sugar, a knight of gingerbread,
marzipan princess,
there was a king of sugar, a knight of gingerbread,
marzipan princess.
and there was also a princess.
They lived among the seas, knew no storms
a thing that is absolutely certain.
They lived among the seas, knew no storms
a thing that is absolutely certain.
The king was in love, the knight was in love,
they were in love with the princess.
And she loved them too
they loved each other.
And she loved them too
they loved each other.
But she became one day
a terrible thing, unbelievably,
the king is eaten by a dog, the knight is eaten by a cat,
the princess was eaten by the mouse.
the king is eaten by a dog, the knight is eaten by a cat,
the princess was eaten by the mouse.
But lest you feel sorry,
my sweetheart,
there was a king of sugar, a knight of gingerbread,
marzipan princess,
there was a king of sugar, a knight of gingerbread,
marzipan princess.
Paul Beaudoin, Estonia
Paul Beaudoin is a globally recognized interdisciplinary artist. Based in Tallinn, Estonia, Dr Beaudoin actively creates visual and sound art that echoes his relationship to his identity and the contemporary culture that surrounds him.
What does it mean to be a queer-identified interdisciplinary artist working at the dawn of the 21st century? Given equality in some First-World countries, being Queer is still considered illegal, immoral, and unnatural in others. And even when being queer is not against the law, it remains to be socially unacceptable, forcing queer people into hiding and denial. The interdisciplinary work of queer-identified artist Paul Beaudoin explores identity, gender, and perceptions, both private and public, in understanding his place in the numerous cultural landscapes he has experienced. All of Paul's work begins with speculation, which comes from the philosophy that the natural world loves (and needs) diversity, humans, meh, not so much. Whether photographs, painting or working with sound, Paul will eventually turn to the digital world to edit, reshape, and recontextualise his creative vision. Paul Beaudoin's work is globally recognised. However, there remain many works that are private and intensely personal that only a few have seen. In this atmosphere, Paul allows these images to be shown publicly in a safe and caring environment.
What does it mean to be a queer-identified interdisciplinary artist working at the dawn of the 21st century? Given equality in some First-World countries, being Queer is still considered illegal, immoral, and unnatural in others. And even when being queer is not against the law, it remains to be socially unacceptable, forcing queer people into hiding and denial. The interdisciplinary work of queer-identified artist Paul Beaudoin explores identity, gender, and perceptions, both private and public, in understanding his place in the numerous cultural landscapes he has experienced. All of Paul's work begins with speculation, which comes from the philosophy that the natural world loves (and needs) diversity, humans, meh, not so much. Whether photographs, painting or working with sound, Paul will eventually turn to the digital world to edit, reshape, and recontextualise his creative vision. Paul Beaudoin's work is globally recognised. However, there remain many works that are private and intensely personal that only a few have seen. In this atmosphere, Paul allows these images to be shown publicly in a safe and caring environment.
The works he has selected for the exhibition deeply connects to Paul's long-term relationship with a transexual partner and his own experiences in a homophobic context. Paul hopes that by sharing the creative expressions of his artistic practice and personal experiences, others will be inspired, encouraged, and emboldened to accept their identity and openly express themselves with pride, freedom, and integrity.
Bernardo Vallarino, USA
Bernardo Vallarino is a Colombian by origin mixed-media sculptor and installation artist exploring themes of human suffering, social injustice, and geopolitical conflicts, and correlating responses of apathetic indifference. With the aim of engaging the audience visually, but also morally and philosophically, I employ formal elements such as repetition, plurality, scale, and anonymity to address topics concerning violence and its resulting victims with the ultimate goals of paying tribute to those who are unfairly affected and of bringing awareness to their plight.
"PHALLIC FIXATION"
"Phallic Fixation" is a long white shelf holding 3 slide viewers placed in such a manner that a person can lean-in and look at the content. Each slide viewer has a different slide depicting a collage of two images, one image has armed men in American government buildings, and the other image contains nude men with erect penises. The collage is made in such a manner that the figures from one image complete the figures from the other. This artwork is part of a series of works where Vallarino explores congruencies between humanity's obsession with guns and the pride/envy men have with their genitalia while raising moral questions related to life and what it means to protect it.
"PHALLIC FIXATION"
"Phallic Fixation" is a long white shelf holding 3 slide viewers placed in such a manner that a person can lean-in and look at the content. Each slide viewer has a different slide depicting a collage of two images, one image has armed men in American government buildings, and the other image contains nude men with erect penises. The collage is made in such a manner that the figures from one image complete the figures from the other. This artwork is part of a series of works where Vallarino explores congruencies between humanity's obsession with guns and the pride/envy men have with their genitalia while raising moral questions related to life and what it means to protect it.
Roberto Silvestrini Garcia, Spain
The project "Picasso &Me" starts with the "suite erotique" of Picasso (from 1964-70) lithographs that show specifically sex between hetero couples, and transform into gay. Roberto draws over the original lithographs to change the sex of one of the players, so two girls, or two boys. Indeed he wonders, as Picasso was quite open sexually, never represented gay people.
Every piece will be showing both pieces, the original of Picasso and the original that i over paint with mixed technic.
Every piece will be showing both pieces, the original of Picasso and the original that i over paint with mixed technic.
Yoky Yu, China/Spain
Yoky Yu aims to explore the boundaries and negotiate space on topics related to self-acceptance, shame, and healing. Having grown up in China, and later lived in the United States and Spain, she works with cross-generational trauma, cross-culture relationships, and the search for her artistic identity as a female queer artist. Through theatre, writing, paintings, workshops, photos, and more ways to express and heal her past, she challenges herself by co-creating a future with the universe. After pursuing her master's degree in acting, she is currently training as a psychodrama therapist at University of Barcelona. She brings expressive arts and holistic healing to her coaching and therapy sessions with individuals and groups. Using improvisation and spontaneity as research, she appreciates the joy of those transformative encounters.
The series of photos depicted the inner world of "The Last Asian"
A Monologue: The Oppressed.
My boobs were oppressed. My tummy is oppressed. My tongue was oppressed. My throat was oppressed. I was abused. I was violated. I was neglected. I was disrespected. I was misunderstood. I was beaten. I was bitten. I was pushed. I was mocked. I was influenced to have sex without protection. I was touched without permission.
And I oppressed others.
I cheated, lied, stole, disguised, cursed, manipulated, killed, abused, neglected, discriminated, damaged, disappointed, and more.
The burden that I carry to be a good person, was instilled upon me since I was a young slave. The world was divided by good versus bad, with the best intention. Isn't judgment the original sin?
I am good, and he is bad. She is good, and I am bad. We are good, and they are bad. They are good, and we are bad.
What is humility anyway? Are we really all one?
I prefer writing in the shade, versus under direct sunlight. I prefer silence. I prefer distance. I love the fact that we are all going to die and there is an end to this luring brightness and delight. Misery feeds me and makes me strong.
I was on my way to hug a tree, but then someone interrupted me with something that I didn't do, so I forgot.
Promises. Commitments. Fuck them.
I AM FLAKY, LIKE A CORNFLAKE. I am also very angry…I'm grieving over the brief encounters in life.
A "hum" slipped out of my nose, quite loudly. You must forgive me for my unpleasantness.
Why am I doing this?
What about that…"being a foreigner, always" nonsense.
I AM A FOREIGNER. But I'm not! I argue. Xenophobia is reasonable. The open-hearted ones already died out from embracing the newly discovered flamboyant mushrooms. The good ones died, don't you see? They are stupid.
Water temperature today is 16 degrees. I felt the urge to swim in the sea.
Written by Yoky Yu
2020-05-07 3:14pm Sitges, Spain.
My boobs were oppressed. My tummy is oppressed. My tongue was oppressed. My throat was oppressed. I was abused. I was violated. I was neglected. I was disrespected. I was misunderstood. I was beaten. I was bitten. I was pushed. I was mocked. I was influenced to have sex without protection. I was touched without permission.
And I oppressed others.
I cheated, lied, stole, disguised, cursed, manipulated, killed, abused, neglected, discriminated, damaged, disappointed, and more.
The burden that I carry to be a good person, was instilled upon me since I was a young slave. The world was divided by good versus bad, with the best intention. Isn't judgment the original sin?
I am good, and he is bad. She is good, and I am bad. We are good, and they are bad. They are good, and we are bad.
What is humility anyway? Are we really all one?
I prefer writing in the shade, versus under direct sunlight. I prefer silence. I prefer distance. I love the fact that we are all going to die and there is an end to this luring brightness and delight. Misery feeds me and makes me strong.
I was on my way to hug a tree, but then someone interrupted me with something that I didn't do, so I forgot.
Promises. Commitments. Fuck them.
I AM FLAKY, LIKE A CORNFLAKE. I am also very angry…I'm grieving over the brief encounters in life.
A "hum" slipped out of my nose, quite loudly. You must forgive me for my unpleasantness.
Why am I doing this?
What about that…"being a foreigner, always" nonsense.
I AM A FOREIGNER. But I'm not! I argue. Xenophobia is reasonable. The open-hearted ones already died out from embracing the newly discovered flamboyant mushrooms. The good ones died, don't you see? They are stupid.
Water temperature today is 16 degrees. I felt the urge to swim in the sea.
Written by Yoky Yu
2020-05-07 3:14pm Sitges, Spain.
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