Exhibit Highlight: George

Kevin Bennett Moore’s exhibition, George, is an exploration on the formation of character, narrative, and identity.

Drawing inspiration from his own queer experience and ideals of mid-century American culture, the work in his series George investigates a familiar environment that alludes to something more enigmatic.

Moore’s self-portrait based projects juxtapose queer existence with classic Americana. He utilizes both historic and cultural references from the past to talk about current politics.

"Film, in short, is cultural performance. Those of the 1950s’ and 60’s influence much of my work, particularly in the way that our culture has or has not shifted."

"Looking specifically at masculinity as a way to question our ideas of gender or more so the performance of masculinity in juxtaposition to our current political landscape."

"Initially making work about control of the environment, I am able to create a safe space for the narrative to unfold; purposely diverting from what we may consider conventional."

"The characters become distant protagonists as the work allows the viewer to respond as a voyeur."

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