His main focus is on the visual representations of the LGBT+ community at an intersection of the contrasting globalist approaches of western and eastern cultural narratives.
Looking at these identities as postmodern products he’s main goal is to scan identities which are strongly defined by global online mediums and how the behaviour patterns of these communities are reinforced by these stereotypes putting the spotlight to a critical approach from a postcolonial point of view.
His main artistic mediums are performance and video. Recently he worked on a project called: “Visualizing the life of LGBTIQ Roma” together with the School of Media – University of Brighton
CONTENT WARNING: some discussion of harmful online portrayals of sex, conversations around being queer and living in a place of censorship.
You can listen to Roland’s reflection on his digital residency here:
Other things!
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Artists
I'm Gonna Find You White Rabbit! by Silvia Liebig
Silvia Liebig's artist book I'm Gonna Find You White Rabbit!: Being Beeston Projekt 2019-2023 is now available to buy.
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Event
Reproductive Futures: Creative Workshop
Join artist Herfa Thompson and academic Zoe Tongue to explore your reproductive health experiences, responding to the duo's Reproductive Futures exhibition, in this visual art workshop.
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News
Welcome to our new trustees
We’re thrilled to welcome two new trustees to our Board following a recent round of open recruitment.
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News
Artist selected for Taipei artist residency
Leeds-based artist James Thompson has been selected for a sought-after six-week residency at Treasure Hill Artist Village in Taiwan, from August to September 2024.
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Commission
Making Public Art - a new interview series
We worked with some wonderful artists throughout 2023 to bring large-scale mural pieces to various locations across Leeds. We’ve been catching up with the artists, in a new series that looks at working with communities, sustainability, and their working process in creating public art.
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Artist support
No Going Back: exploring the archives
Here are some of our favourite images from last month's No Going Back exhibition, for anyone who may have missed it.