Homophobia/Queer Pride is thought provoking, informative, playful and fun. This exhibition explores issues of homophobia and queer pride through the synthesis of fine art aesthetics, design sensibility and conceptual thinking.

The exhibition explores homophobia and queer pride throughout history including Australian history to the present day. We live in a more open and aware society today than ever before but there still is a way to go as 58 pieces of federal legislation still discriminates againts homosexuals. Many homophobic issues/attitudes are raised and questioned in the work. Within the exhibition the work switches from light and questioning imagery to more confronting and challenging imagery bringing to attention myths and facts surrounding sexuality. The exhibition contains within it a constant polarity of contrasting images.

The exhibition consists of a projection piece along side of limited edition prints. The work is an amalgamation of aesthetic knowledge acquired through traditional mediums (such as sculpture, drawing and painting) with new media techniques. This project uses communication design incorporated with fine art aesthetics to engage with the viewer in a new and fresh way the topic of Homophobia/Queer Pride.

Supported by the City of Melbourne through the Arts Grants Program.

Exhibition Details:
Opening night: Friday 5th of October 6:30pm-9pm.
Duration of show: 3rd-20th Oct 2007.
Gallery hours: Wed-Fri 12pm-6pm and Sat 12pm-5pm.
Festival participation: Melbourne Fringe Festival.
Venue: McCulloch Gallery, 8 Rankins Lane, Melbourne.

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