Drawing on the aesthetics of classic 90’s zines and mix-tape culture, Jessica Rehfield’s work in My Own Flag to Raise draws symbols of hierarchy and oppression into conversation with queer craft, creativity and liberation. In creating a giant, multi-identity Pride flag, Rehfield pulls queer identities forward in opposition to nationalistic efforts to suppress non-dominant and queer voices, and questions whose identities are given representation, where, and why. A multi-identity flag will be constructed on the floor of the Annex with publication of a zine featuring the work of 10 queer artists alongside. The public is invited to visit the workspace where they can interact with the work in progress and ask questions of the artist. The final flag will be exhibited in the Focus Gallery in October with the original zine artwork and the zine, which will also become part of Salem Art Association’s permanent zine library. A playlist formed by the artist during residency activities will be available for sharing via the zine as a QR code.
Artist Jessica Rehfield was the Artist-in-Residence in the Annex Studio for September.
PAST EVENTS
Artist – In – Residence Jessica Rehfield held open studio hours Friday September 16th, 23rd, and 30th from noon to 5 p.m. studio in the Annex for open studio hours. Community members were invited to drop by, meet Jessica and see the artist at work.
Please feel free to contact Kathleen Dinges Rice, Artists Resources and Outreach Director, at anytime with questions. She can be reached at 503-581-2228 x312 or Kathleen@SalemArt.org.
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