%C2%A9 2017 Joe Sinness
Chris, 2017
Joe Sinnessexpand_more
Colored pencil on paperexpand_more
Minnesota Artist Fund and gift of funds from Thomas J. Arnesonexpand_more 2017.102
Not on Viewexpand_more
Sexual desire and cinematic performance are filtered through the genre of portraiture in Joe Sinness’ photorealistic drawing, Chris, 2017. Sinness accomplishes this blending through the juxtaposition of the macho male figure against the soft, tender setting inspired by Edwin B. Willis’ set designs for Judy Garland’s MGM musicals. Sinness’ drawing questions our perceptions of sexual desire and performance. The subject, Chris, looks directly at us with an unflinching stare; his posture evokes a sense of empowerment while the soft, pastel clouds in the background visualize a utopic queer space. Despite his leather bondage attire, Sinness deftly portrays his subject as tender and worthy of desire.
Details
- Title
- Chris
- Artist Life
- born 1980
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 2017.102
- Provenance
- The artist, Minneapolis; sold to MIA, 2017.
- Curator Approved
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© 2017 Joe Sinness