Black Masculinity in Full Bloom
Opening Reception: Thursday, July 14th, 6–9PM
Artist Q&A and Book Signing: Wednesday, July 20th, 7PM free with beverages
Closing Reception: Sunday, July 24th, 6–9PM
“Flowers & Chocolate,” a solo exhibition by New York City photographer and conceptual artist Eva Mueller, features a series of hand-constructed lightboxes illuminating meticulously crafted portraits of erect Black penises. Each is posed with a different flower in markedly different arrangements, the fine details of skin and veins contrasting beautifully with the delicate textures of the jewel-toned petals. The twelve backlit images, culled from the series of twenty photographs, create alluring islands of light in the otherwise dark gallery space, creating an atmosphere of intimacy and secrecy.
“Flowers & Chocolate beautifully thrusts forward the iconic myth of the Black male form in contemporary fine art photography.”
Note: This art exhibition contains adult material in celebration of the Black Male sexuality. To some this may be a very personal, emotional, and controversial experience. The artist, Eva Mueller, and several of the models will be made available for interviews about “Flowers & Chocolate.” We also invite and encourage attendees to our moderated Q & A. Discussing today's climate for equality, the fetishized Black Male, and the long history of prejudices toward the Black Community in art. Join us on July 20TH at 7PM.
Image: Eva Mueller, Tulipa 8 Inches
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Installation photography by Da Ping Luo