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People exist in many different intersections of identity, culture, place, and community. During Pride Month, we gather to celebrate the lives, history, culture, and community of LGBTQIA+ people. When celebrating members of a community or thinking about culture within community, it's important to look at these intersections.
KRYSTOPHER DUDLEY BROWN (he/him) and ALEXANDER MARTIN (she/her) are artists that exist in and at these intersections. As Black and Trans individuals, they navigate between interconnected communities, spaces, and places. This exhibition acts as a celebration of these intersections — highlighting these voices and honoring their intersectional perspectives.
“My practice takes the largely oral and embodied traditions of my communities (Black, Trans, Queer, Appalachian) and brings them into public, academic, and art spaces via mixed media work, performance, dance, and education, in an effort to shift the dominant canon,” says Alexander.
"I create most of my work from recycled items or ’trash’ to promote recycling and because I'm also generally without funds for my artmaking," says Krystopher. "I want to teach kids and adults everywhere that creating doesn't have to depend on
money and expensive materials to be great."
Krystopher and Alexander are members of the Peoria Guild of Black Artists (PGOBA), which acts as a group to highlight and celebrate Black creatives, as well as share resources and opportunities. Discover more about PGOBA and its mission and manifesto at peoriagoba.com
Gender Envy is a Central Illinois coalition creating space for underrepresented genders in the music industry.
Intersections / Interconnections will debut at Gender Envy PRIDE, a community concert event at Illinois Art Station, on Saturday, June 15 from 4:00-8:00pm. General admission to this family-friendly, substance-free, musical and visual arts experience featuring the talents of Queer-identifying musicians, visual artists, and vendors throughout Central Illinois is $10 and $5 for students and kiddos.
Intersections / Interconnections will be on view at Illinois Art Station Saturday, June 15 through Saturday, August 10 (noting IAS will be closed to the public on Saturdays, June 29 and July 13). View of the exhibition during Saturdays at the Station (10:00-2:00) is always FREE to the public and included in admission for young artists and families who choose to create with IAS.
This exhibition is made possible by sponsors and partners of Gender Envy Pride 2024:
Illinois Art Station
Gender Envy
Peoria Guild of Black Artists (PGOBA)
Central Illinois FRIENDS
Prairie Pride Coalition
WEFT 90.1FM
Palace Events
COVID Safe CU
Butter Twice & Again
The Coffeehouse
Hip Cat Music School
WGLT 89.1FM
Normal Public Library
Children's Discovery Museum
Bloomington Public Library
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Illinois Art Station, 101 E Vernon Avenue,Normal,IL,United States