Celestial Bodies
Group Exhibition
Curated by Genevieve Flavelle and Jenelle Pasiechnik
Campbell River Art Gallery, BC
September 2 – November 11, 2023
Celestial Bodies was a group exhibition that examined expanding forms of gender and sexuality through the lens of contemporary Canadian 2SLGBTQ+ artists working across different media.
Featuring: Cassils, Adrien Crossman, Dayna Danger, Rah Eleh, Brandon Hoax, Zachari Logan, Vivek Shraya
A Celestial Body is an aggregation of matter in the universe (such as a planet, star, or nebula) that can be considered a single unit. The exhibition positioned this term as an expansive framework for honouring different expressions of sexuality and gender that go beyond binaries and pre-existing definitions. By bringing together the work of seven contemporary artists working with these themes, the exhibition held together an orbit for diverse bodies and subjectivities, considering how we all exist in relation to one another.
This exhibition features my performance for video “Exist,” “Escapdes,” lightbox, and the series “FLAGS.”
Co-curated by Genevieve Flavelle and Jenelle Pasiechnik, Celestial Bodies was a trans-disciplinary celebration of sexuality and gender through the lenses of love, advocacy, erotics, and the right to safety. The first of its kind in Campbell River and North Vancouver Island, this exhibition aims to be a space of visibility and advocacy for 2SLGBTQ+ people.
Documentation courtesy of Campbell River Art Galler and BlueTree Photography