On view April 10 - May 31, 2025
April 2nd Thursday: April 10th, 2025, 6-9p
May 2nd Thursday: May 8th, 2025, 6- 9p

In the Soft Light brings together four artists who explore the masculine through the soft light of photography and sculpture. Each artist delves into the physical and emotional closeness between men, finding softness and lightness while challenging traditional conceptions of masculinity. Photographers Thomas W. Moore, German Ayala Vazquez, and Robert Carter, along with sculptor Michael Biello, examine intimacy and the body through the lens of sexual dissidence.

Michael Biello brings light to the exhibition through his sculptural chandeliers, inspired by Italian decorative art and architecture, while creating erotic fairy tales. Biello’s long-time collaborator, Thomas W. Moore, influenced by the AIDS epidemic, draws attention to the fragility and resilience of the body, showcasing early photographic explorations from the 1980s alongside his recent works that juxtapose the body with nature.

Robert Carter and German Ayala Vazquez both challenge the impositions of Eurocentrism and patriarchal notions. Carter places their subjects in opulent settings—contexts they may not have historically occupied—creating a sense of universality within romance and intimacy. Similarly, Vazquez, through depictions of Afroqueer subjects, illuminates the complexity of marginalized communities, highlighting their tenderness, vulnerabilities, and resilience.

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