Installation. Acrylic paint, polyester film, and brass findings.
LOCATION
VAE Raleigh @ the Hub
410 Glenwood Ave #170
Raleigh NC 27603
EXHIBITION DATES
August 15 - November 28
ARTIST STATEMENT
Growing up in the South as a bisexual woman, I didn’t always accept my orientation with pride. Once I did, I found creating rainbows was a way to embrace myself and celebrate the queer community. I hope that being surrounded by this Pride Flag inspired installation feels as joyful for you as it does for me.
(Photo by Sarah Ford Photography)
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Jane Cheek grew up in North Carolina and graduated from NC State in 2005 with a degree in Art Studies. She has exhibited her work throughout the Triangle including 311 Gallery, VAE, and the Durham Art Guild, and has a public studio at Artspace in downtown Raleigh. Her recent work includes a large scale kinetic Progressive Pride flag installation for the Downtown Raleigh Alliance’s Pride Month Celebration , as well as art inspired by the Philly Pride flag for the Together Raleigh Project where artists create work for public transit shelters. You can learn more about Jane’s work on her website: janecheek.com, on Instagram @jane.the.artist, or by scanning the QR code below.
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