Suck Spit


Shine Shivan

March 29 to May 15, 2011

Preview: March 28, 2011

Location: Gallery Maskara

l r 2 of 7 works

Cock Dump, 2011

Taxidermy, steel, wire, used blanket

60 x 42 x 72 inches


The dominant themes of fluid gender roles and the quest for the marvelous are evident in the works, which are semi-autobiographical in nature. In Cock Dump, the taxidermal cocks used as a symbol of masculinity are arranged in an orgiastic frenzy. They seem to say, We question societys attempt to inscribe us with a specific sexual role. We love freedom to love.