Gaysian Comfort
Name: Lucas Nguyen
Title of Piece: Gaysian Comfort
Size: 84 x 84 x 2 inches
Medium: Fleece Fabric, Dyed Cotton & Silk, Dyed Synthetic, Rainbow Organza, Inktense Colored Pencils, Batting, Sashiko Thread
Price: 1000
Description: My fiber artwork surrounds the nuances of being a Queer Asian American in how “othering” occurs in both communities and the importance of finding comfort in being a Queer Asian American. I incorporate many traditional techniques & materials from Asia to bring along the rich cultural history and often employ varying symbols to represent Queerness. I will explore combining those ideologies ro create tactile fiber artwork to allow for the sense of interactivity. The Asian fruit plays off of the Queer term "Fruity" referenced in media today as well a queer reference in the past—the utilization of Asian fruit to symbolize a syncretism between Asian American and Queer culture. Also, I will often depict Asian food in my artwork because of its easy ability for many Asian Americans to find comfort in and food as a symbol for being a gateway into a culture. I am inspired by Queer Asian American drag queens in their intersectionality of gender, sexuality, and culture through their preformative acts. Also, trying to embody that kind of change in my own artwork and give visibility to a niche portion of the Queer community.
Name: Lucas Nguyen
Title of Piece: Gaysian Comfort
Size: 84 x 84 x 2 inches
Medium: Fleece Fabric, Dyed Cotton & Silk, Dyed Synthetic, Rainbow Organza, Inktense Colored Pencils, Batting, Sashiko Thread
Price: 1000
Description: My fiber artwork surrounds the nuances of being a Queer Asian American in how “othering” occurs in both communities and the importance of finding comfort in being a Queer Asian American. I incorporate many traditional techniques & materials from Asia to bring along the rich cultural history and often employ varying symbols to represent Queerness. I will explore combining those ideologies ro create tactile fiber artwork to allow for the sense of interactivity. The Asian fruit plays off of the Queer term "Fruity" referenced in media today as well a queer reference in the past—the utilization of Asian fruit to symbolize a syncretism between Asian American and Queer culture. Also, I will often depict Asian food in my artwork because of its easy ability for many Asian Americans to find comfort in and food as a symbol for being a gateway into a culture. I am inspired by Queer Asian American drag queens in their intersectionality of gender, sexuality, and culture through their preformative acts. Also, trying to embody that kind of change in my own artwork and give visibility to a niche portion of the Queer community.
Name: Lucas Nguyen
Title of Piece: Gaysian Comfort
Size: 84 x 84 x 2 inches
Medium: Fleece Fabric, Dyed Cotton & Silk, Dyed Synthetic, Rainbow Organza, Inktense Colored Pencils, Batting, Sashiko Thread
Price: 1000
Description: My fiber artwork surrounds the nuances of being a Queer Asian American in how “othering” occurs in both communities and the importance of finding comfort in being a Queer Asian American. I incorporate many traditional techniques & materials from Asia to bring along the rich cultural history and often employ varying symbols to represent Queerness. I will explore combining those ideologies ro create tactile fiber artwork to allow for the sense of interactivity. The Asian fruit plays off of the Queer term "Fruity" referenced in media today as well a queer reference in the past—the utilization of Asian fruit to symbolize a syncretism between Asian American and Queer culture. Also, I will often depict Asian food in my artwork because of its easy ability for many Asian Americans to find comfort in and food as a symbol for being a gateway into a culture. I am inspired by Queer Asian American drag queens in their intersectionality of gender, sexuality, and culture through their preformative acts. Also, trying to embody that kind of change in my own artwork and give visibility to a niche portion of the Queer community.