SLC Queer Review!
“Urban Art Gallery’s ‘SLC Queer’ is a Proud Showcase for Local Talent”
Hannah Sandorf Davis, 15 Bytes
I was lucky enough to have my piece, A Wife By Her Cover, featured in the Urban Arts Gallery’s SLC Queer show. In her review for 15 Bytes, Hannah Sandorf Davis had this to say about my work:
“Olivia’s piece explores the concept of bisexual invisibility, where bi individuals are labeled as either “gay” or “straight” based on their romantic partner or, equally bad, that bisexuality is a phase while someone figures out their “real” sexuality. This can also cause bisexual individuals to feel unvalidated or unwelcomed by both the straight and gay communities. Discounting bisexuality can also lead to bi identities becoming fetishized for threesomes or else ignored. The understated, binary pattern on the cover of the book is in sharp contrast with the flowing pale colors inside, reminding us that even if a bisexual individual is in a particular relationship at a particular time, their sexuality is still multi-hued. It is also a reminder of how society views heterosexuality as the norm, to the detriment of both the straight and gay communities.”
When you put art out into the world that is so full of personal symbolism, you hope it will mean something to anyone else. It is surprising then, when someone picks up on all of your intentions so clearly! This has been a wonderful show, and I am so grateful to be featured among so many talented artists.
