Untitled (Eat Love), coloured candies, 958 pieces, individually stamped with lettering, glass bowl, dimensions variable

Installation views, Love in Translation, XPACE Cultural Centre, Nov/Dec 2011

Untitled (Love Puzzle, Uncompleted), C-print jigsaw puzzle, 958 of 1008 pieces assembled, approximately 50.8 x 66.1 cm

Installation views, Love in Translation, XPACE Cultural Centre, Nov/Dec 2011

Untitled (Love Wall), 958 photocopies, 12.7 x 17.8 cm each

Installation views, Love in Translation, XPACE Cultural Centre, Nov/Dec 2011

(958) I Love You(s) is a multimedia installation that explores the layered implications behind the act of declaring one’s love to another. The inspiration for the work stems from being in a committed relationship for almost 3 years (more precisely, 958 days) without verbally declaring my love to my partner despite feeling the force of this expectation inherent in the progression of a romantic relationship.

An intimate moment where my partner and I exchange declarations for the first time was created and photographed. The result is a staged image containing the captioned text, ‘I love you.’Using a photographic print, photocopies, a jigsaw puzzle, and candies, the installation investigates the meaning, validity, and power of the words, ‘I love you,’ and the evolution of their implications when those words are repeated over time.

Installation views, Love in Translation, XPACE Cultural Centre, Nov/Dec 2011

Last month, I was invited by LGBT organization Coming Out to participate in the Festival of Queer Culture, which began in 2009, and takes place every September in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Last year, due to complaints from public organizations concerning the subject matter of the festival, their exhibition space was closed by authorities a day before the opening. The exhibition was moved to an old garage. This year, despite provocations at the opening and media censorship, all of the festival events were held in their full form. For more information on the festival, visit their website.

Two group shows that I’m a part of are closing at the end of the month.

The first is Exposure 2011 at the PRC in Boston, which runs until August 20. Installation views of the show on Flickr, and a review by Mark Feeney at the Boston Globe. Not too far away in Philadelphia is A Love Supreme at the PPAC, which closes on August 27. Installation views of the show here, and a review by Chip Schwartz at The Art Blog.

Some of my work was on display at Saunders Greenhouse in Ithaca, NY as part of Some Quiet Advice, a show curated by Gabrielle Jesiolowski. I looove the presentation! More information about the project here: http://somequietadvice.wordpress.com

Images courtesy of Gabrielle Jesiolowski.

colinquinn:

At The Same Time
From the First Exhibition album.

Thanks Oisín, Steven, Ted & Zach, and Islington Mill gallery (for giving me space to dance in)!

Looks great, boys!

If you’re in the Manchester area, the show is up until April 17.
Swing by and say hello to Q+S for me. :)

Here are some installation shots of At the Same Time, a touring exhibition featuring Zachary Ayotte, Ted Kerr, Colin Quinn & Oisín Share (aka Quinnford & Scout), and myself. It’s currently at The Artery in Edmonton, AB until March 7. Next, it’s heading overseas to Manchester, where it will be shown at Islington Mill from April 3 - 17.

The response we’ve been getting has been really wonderful.
Here’s a nice review from Xtra.ca.

Images courtesy of Zachary Ayotte.

The installation for my show went well. Come see it in person on Thursday!