Of Light and Shade seeks to provide a unique, layered exploration of queer history and mythology through the ephemeral medium of chloroprints – prints created on leaves using light, shadow, and inherent chlorophyll.
Unless kept from natural sunlight, these prints will eventually fade, serving as a poignant metaphor for the transient visibility of queer experiences in society and art.
While shedding light on obscured stories can be empowering, it can also be exploited or pose threats to the queer community, raising questions about the duality of exposure (light) and concealment (shade) of queer stories.
The audience is invited to an interactive performance by D’Agostino’s alternate persona, The Glitterwitch, at the September 6 opening celebration.
