Horning, Brent 05-30-03 III 2003

Curator: Don Bachardy's watercolor, "Horning, Brent 05-30-03 III," captures a reclining figure with vibrant washes of color. The work measures approximately 22 by 30 inches. Editor: It’s immediately striking—the almost feverish application of color. The figure seems to shimmer, vulnerable yet present. Curator: Bachardy's choice of watercolor is key. The fluidity allows for layering and transparency, playing with light and form. It's also immediate, demanding quick decision making. Editor: Absolutely. And there's something inherently queer about portraying the male nude outside the classical, hyper-masculine framework. It is reclaiming agency for a marginalized body. Curator: Yes, the very act of depiction becomes charged when considering the subjects and the maker. Editor: True. It's a reminder that art, at its best, is a dialogue between the personal and the political. Curator: An intimate, skillful encounter captured in watercolor. Editor: A powerful intersection of art, identity, and representation.