ISM
Tom Blanchard and Satoe Fukushima
Identity Politics is perhaps one of the most investigated theories in the art world. ISM, a show featuring two artists, approaches this very idea by working through similar methods with three different ideas: self-portrait, self-less portrait, and self-ish portrait. The show engages these two artists’ own struggles about their identities as well as the formation and deformation of the identities of all human beings. They seek to uncover possible answers by delving into aspects of spirituality, sexuality, power, and the wonderments of how others directly or indirectly have their identities created.
ISM Showing, Max L. Gatov Gallery East, Long Beach, California
"ISM," Tom Blanchard & Satoe Fukushima, 2009, Mixed Media
"Is This Real Life?," Installation Photo, Printed on Transparency
"Is This Real Life?," Tom Blanchard, 2009, Digital Media printed on a Transparency. A self-portrait constructed from personal online conversations.
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"Fort or Fortress," Tom Blanchard, 2009, Mixed Media
"Fort or Fortress," Inside Detail
"Piñata," Before Manipulation
"Piñata," During Manipulation
"Piñata," Tom Blanchard, 2009, Papier-mâché
"Self-ish Portrait," Tom Blanchard, 2009, Plywood, 2x4's, Mirrors, Light, Switch, Paint
"Self-ish Portrait," Interior Photo
"I", Tom Blanchard, 2009, Plywood, 2x6's, Fluorescent Lamps
"I," Lighted Photo
"Static," Tom Blanchard, 2009, 100 Paper Clips, Wire, LED's, 9V Battery
"Static," Detail Photo
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