Close up details from 20 artworks all created for a solo show in Bushwick, NYC during the largest open studio event in NYC, encompass my solo show titled “HOORAY FOR YOU”. The title is a quote from the 1990 documentary, Paris is Burning, which is an incredible film (preserved by the library of congress) about voguing, gay culture, NYC in the 80’s, fashion, music ultimately culture that rooted this community of creatives. Quote:
“I always had hopes of being a big star. But as you get older, you aim a little lower. Everybody wants to make an impression, some mark upon the world. Then you think, you’ve made a mark on the world if you just get through it, and a few people remember your name. Then you’ve left a mark. You don’t have to bend the whole world. I think it’s better to just enjoy it. Pay your dues, and just enjoy it. If you shoot an arrow and it goes real high, hooray for you.”
