Current design proposal for the mural
Current design proposal for the mural
Community Participation Events August 13,20,27th
Community Participation Events August 13,20,27th
Using a pattern that has roots in several Ancient cultures, Meander brings together the colors from a variety of Pride flags. The small printed portraits found throughout the mural come from two sources. Blended together in harmony are linoblock images produced by citizens of Austin of themselves or loved ones as well as artist produced illustrations of persons from the Queer community who have helped moved forward the cause of equality. Scroll down this page to see galleries of all the portraits in the project.
Meander is part of the inaugural 2-D version of the City of Austin's Tempo Public Art Program. Special thanks to the Parks & Recreation department for hosting our community workshops at the Lamar Senior Center and to Midtown Ishmael Law Firm, PC for their financial support.
Printmaking is a distinct community within the arts with its own lexicon, tools and character. Similarly, the Queer community also has its own vocabulary, equipment and spirit. When the two overlap, a remarkable niche is created.
Niche panel discussion explored that intersection as five Queer printmakers discussed how their unique identities shaped their paths in art. The event took place as part of PrintAustin's 2021 virtual expo.
You can watch the recorded event in the video player below and learn more about the panelists by scrolling down.
Vanessa Adams
They/Them
Vanessa Adams is a queer printmaker from New Orleans, LA based in Pittsburgh, PA.
MC Carey
They/Them
MC Carey is a Fat, Black, Queer, and chronically ill printmaker, activist, and educator living and creating on Piscataway-Conoy stolen land, AKA Baltimore, MD.
Ruben Castillo
He/Him
Ruben Castillo is a visual artist based in Kansas City, MO working in print, drawing, installation, and video.
Amy Cousins
She/Her
Amy Cousins is an artist and educator in Philadelphia making sculpture, prints, and installations that mine queer archives for liberatory and utopian potential.
Mary Tremonte
She/Her
Mary Tremonte is an artist, educator and DJ based in Pittsburgh
Panelists
Panelist Gallery
3 color serigraph by Vanessa Adams
Linocut by MC Carey
Risograph by Mary Tremonte
3 color serigraph by Vanessa Adams