Erica McKeehen: Kitty & Greta

Erica McKeehen: Kitty & Greta

January 9–March 21, 2023

Opening Reception: Thursday, February 2, 5–7 p.m.

Note: The Arcade will be closed Wed, Nov 23–Sun, Nov 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday break. DEPS’ galleries will be closed for the holidays from Monday, December 19, 2022, to Sunday January 8, 2023.

In "Kitty & Greta," Erica McKeehen presents two prominent bodies of imagery as separate pieces. "Flores Turquesas: Seven Years with Kitty Tornado" was made in collaboration with McKeehen’s best friend, muse, and fellow performer, Katina Marguerite (who has performed burlesque as Kitty Tornado since 2015). "Days of Rust: Self-Portraits" layers McKeehen’s own self-portraiture and writing, reflecting on her memories and coded identities as both a stage performer and sex worker (under the alias Greta-X).

When viewed together, the work resists voyeurism and spectacle and instead explores deep comradery and creative community through nuanced views of femme experience, sexuality, and autonomy.

This exhibition is partially sponsored by Columbia College’s Photography Department and the Stuart R. Abelson Graduate Research Fellowship. The Stuart R. Abelson Graduate Research Fellowship was established to encourage international travel among Photography students while completing a specific project and to support the experience by assisting with the costs of travel

Programming:

Friday, March 3, 6–8 p.m.

"Kitty & Greta: An Evening of Dialogue & Dance"

at Haus, 623 S Wabash Ave, 1st Fl.

Image: Erica McKeehen, “Late August, 2019 (Chicago, Illinois),” 2019, archival print

This project is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.

Please note: For entry into DEPS spaces, masks required.

Erica McKeehen: Kitty & Greta

January 9–March 21, 2023

The Arcade–Columbia College Chicago

618. S. Michigan Ave, 2nd FL.

Chicago, IL 60605

www.colum.edu/deps

Gallery Hours: Monday– Friday 9 a.m.– 5 p.m.

Exhibition Contact: Mark Porter, [email protected]

Students, faculty, and staff will check-in with Campus Cards. RSVP not required.

By entering the exhibition, I CERTIFY on behalf of myself and any ticket associated minors that:

• I have not been directed to self-isolate or quarantine by a medical professional or a contact tracer.

• I have not had close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 14 days.

• I am free of COVID-19 symptoms (see list below).

DO NOT ENTER IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

• a fever of 100.4 or higher

• shortness of breath that cannot be attributed to another known health condition

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• a complete loss of smell or taste

• vomiting or diarrhea

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Event Venue

The Arcade-Columbia College Chicago, 618 S. Michigan Ave., 2nd floor, Chicago, United States