Photographer David Johnson and poet Philip Matthews will be on campus in a week and half to share their recently published collaborative project Wig Heavier Than a Boot.
David and Philip will be on campus Wednesday, Oct 2. They will speak at Art Forum from 3-3:50pm in Science Hall 072.
Philip will give a Poetry Reading, which will be directly followed by a Coffeetalk Q&A with both artists, beginning at 7pm in the Memorial Union Admissions Lobby.
"'Wig Heavier Than a Boot' brings together photography by David Johnson and poetry by Philip Matthews. Revealing Petal—a drag consciousness as whom Philip manifests to write, and David photographs—the project crosses art-making rituals with isolated performances within domestic spaces and pastoral landscapes. Taken together, the resulting photographs and poems reveal dynamic relationships between author, character, and observer. By articulating a specific creative process in which one identity becomes two, the project in turn opens up a conversation about gender expression through an art-historical lens.
All events are free and open to the public! So, bring your friends, because this visit is not to be missed!
Promotional flyers are attached. Additional information regarding each artist’s work can be found on their websites:
https://www.davidjohnsonstudio.com/
https://www.philipandpetal.com/
Events co-sponsored by the ESU Department of Art, the Office of Diversity Student Programs, the Creative Writing Program, and the RSO PRIDE.
