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Blood Works: The Sanguineous Art Of Robert Sherer, Robert Sherer
Blood Works: The Sanguineous Art Of Robert Sherer, Robert Sherer
KSU Press Legacy Project
Robert Sherer is an internationally recognized gay American artist whose work explores race, gender, sexuality, and Southern identity, intertwined with beautiful and provocative botanical and anatomical illustration. His premier book concerns the complexities of romantic life and sexual attraction in the age of AIDS and conveys a profound and highly personal aesthetic statement in response to the continuing AIDS crisis in America and abroad. Images of his stunning illustrations are printed with non-toxic ink—the originals were executed in blood drawn from the artist, as well as donated by friends, both HIV-negative and HIV-positive.
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Blood Works: Love and …
Jeff Solomon's Speech On Hide/Seek: Difference And Desire In American Portraiture, Jeff Solomon
Jeff Solomon's Speech On Hide/Seek: Difference And Desire In American Portraiture, Jeff Solomon
HIDE, But Not SEEK: Censorship in Art and the Queer Community
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The Immaculate Condemnation, Corey Robertson
The Immaculate Condemnation, Corey Robertson
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
My work is a continuously evolving self portrait formulated by a combination of past experiences and influences. The Immaculate Condemnation body of work is a cathartic reaction that confronts Catholic Sin and rebels against gender conformity. As both a confirmed Catholic and transgender woman, I speak from an authentic voice that seeks open conversation regarding these topics. I also hope to demystify the transsexual body for the non-transgendered viewer. Additionally, I use allegoric imagery to communicate my interpretation of beauty, power, horror, and sex. I combine performance, photography, sculpture, video, audio, and graphic design to execute my installations. I intentionally …