Kagame Murray’s art sits on the boundary between two dimensional surfaces and three dimensional objects made complex by an intensification of illumination.
the show is interested in stereotypes commonly associated with queer culture, but also transcends them to deliver a powerful account of a universally shared human experience.
I still think that most of my paintings today are figurative, even when the figure is completely absent. There are also compositions where I use the figure but broken down so there’s just a hand
When seen from afar, the panoramas appear pattern like, and reduce the subjects to mere form and color. When the viewer gets closer attempting to “take it all in” – the photos become overwhelming.
The exhibition celebrates Parks’ achievements with an incredible range in subject; from those who experienced severe marginalization and cruelty to those who were celebrated 20th century icons.