29/11/2001
Karen Heagle
31Grand, New York
31Grand is proud to present new paintings by Karen Heagle inspired by an essay written by Dorothy Allison in 1985, "Puritans, Perverts and Feminists." In Allison's essay she explores the erotic connection between everyday life and science fiction comics. These stories draw out her early thoughts on feminism and lesbian desire. Alive with confessional humor, she uncovers hidden perversities and coded rituals, which unleash a rich fantasy life full of personal revolution.
Puritans, Perverts, and Feminists
31Grand is proud to present new paintings by Karen Heagle inspired by an essay written by Dorothy Allison in 1985, "Puritans, Perverts and Feminists."
In Allison's essay she explores the erotic connection between everyday life and science fiction comics. These stories draw out her early thoughts on
feminism and lesbian desire. Alive with confessional humor, she uncovers hidden perversities and coded rituals, which unleash a rich fantasy life full of
personal revolution.
Similarly, Heagle mines her Midwestern roots, and flights of fancy into her paintings of popular culture icons and farmland settings. To quote Allison,
"Most sexual imagery does not have one interpretation but a range of multilevel impacts depending on context, personal taste, and hidden symbolism".
Karen Heagle finds her own meaning in the already familiar faces of AJ from the Backstreet Boys, Chyna from WWF, and the animals and farm
machinery from her childhood.
Opening Reception: Friday, Nov. 30, 7-10pm
Gallery Hours: Saturday and Sunday 1-7pm
and by appointment
Please visit the archives of http://www.studio-visit.com to view an interview with Karen Heagle and more images of her work.
31 GRAND is an
exhibition space dedicated
to the representation of all
artforms. Located on the
banks of the East River
near the Williamsburg
Bridge, 31 GRAND is part
of a community of artists
both established and
emerging.
Directions: Subway -L Train to Bedford Ave. walk south on Bedford Ave. to Grand St. Right on Grand St. to Kent Ave.
Car -Drive over the Williamsburg Bridge. First exit. Right on Broadway. Right on Kent Ave. to Grand St.
31Grand is run by Megan Bush, Karen Flood, Heather Stephens, and Diane Vasil
For submissions, questions, or comments, we can be contacted at:
31 GRAND
Thirty One Grand Street
Williamsburg Brooklyn, New York 11211
Tel: 718.388.2858