February 6-28, 2015

Linda Hesh’s All Gay Review

Growing up in Chicago, two gay men seemed to always be at my mother’s side. My father did nothing to hide his distain for them, which I found confusing since these men seemed fun and sweet. His homophobia was joined by racism and misogyny. My art is one way for me to right his wrongs.

I also believe that my civil rights hinge on everyone’s equal standing in our society. As rights are gained by one marginalized group, advances for others are more easily gained. So though this exhibit has been inspired by Marriage Equality slogans, scientific observations of same sex animal behavior, and the history of Gay Culture, you may find analogies with other movements for equality and fair treatment.

Linda Hesh uses art to explore the relationship between the personal and political, identity and marginalization, through public interactive pieces as well as exhibition work. She has shown locally at the Museum of the Americas, the Katzen Art Center, G Fine Art and Hamiltonian Gallery. Hesh has been part of public art festivals in St. Petersburg Russia, Chicago and New York City. Public Collections holding her art include the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the National Museum for Women in the Arts and the Kinsey Institute.