Acquired for Private Collection
Show & Tell explores the feeling of believing you have something worth sharing with the world, only to question whether it is really as special as you hoped. It may still be beautiful, vulnerable, and meaningful, but there is always that quiet voice wondering if anyone else sees it the same way.
There are obvious sexual undertones in the pose and composition, but they are only part of the story. The crown and cloak suggest confidence and ego, while the ordinary office chair brings the fantasy back down to earth. The covered mouth introduces a sense of isolation, leaving it unclear whether the figure is proudly presenting himself or hiding behind the performance.
Bright color, expressive mark making, and abstraction create a surreal atmosphere where confidence, desire, loneliness, and humor can all exist at the same time. I enjoy leaving space for viewers to bring their own experiences to the work and decide for themselves what this figure is really trying to show.