Loren Britton's 'Second Date' exhibition showcases queer abstraction with paper pulp sculptures at Field Projects.
At Field Projects in New York, Loren Britton presents 'Second Date,' an exhibition showcasing paper pulp sculptures adorned with cursive writing in shades of pink, ochre, and orange. Curated by Jacob Rhodes, the show is open until December 16, 2017, located at 526 W 26th Street. Britton, who resides in Berlin, delves into queer abstraction as a manifestation of shared vulnerability, drawing inspiration from a 1960s Transvestia magazine advertisement. The sculptures feature phrases such as 'are you' and 'Women, Wimmin, Womyn, Wymin.' Influenced by artists like Marie Laurencin and Joan Miró, Britton prioritizes psychological engagement and invites viewers to connect deeply, setting their work apart from figurative queer artists like Louis Fratino and Doron Langberg, while also reflecting on José Esteban Muñoz's 'Cruising Utopia.'
Key facts
- Loren Britton's exhibition 'Second Date' runs through December 16th, 2017
- The show is at Field Projects, 526 W 26th Street, #807 in New York City
- Works are paper pulp sculptures with cursive script fragments in pink, ochre, and orange palettes
- Britton references a 1960s Transvestia magazine ad from someone named Dawn
- The artist explores queer abstraction as a medium for shared vulnerability
- Britton is based in Berlin but was in New York for the exhibition
- Curator Jacob Rhodes organized the exhibition
- The work contrasts with queer figurative approaches of artists like Louis Fratino and Doron Langberg
Entities
Artists
- Loren Britton
- Marie Laurencin
- Joan Miró
- Jacob Rhodes
- Louis Fratino
- Doron Langberg
- Rocket Caleshu
- José Esteban Muñoz
- Wen Tao
Institutions
- Field Projects
- Transvestia
- Eastside International
- Disclaimer Gallery
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- Berlin
- Germany
- Los Angeles
- California