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March/April 1995 |
THE ARCHIVE |
Issue #2 |
The Journal of the Leslie/Lohman Gay Art Foundation |
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| The Sexual Dreamworld of Jonathan Fischer |
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This is a memory piece and dream piece. |
Patrons of Leslie-Lohman will witness a wonderfully imaginative environment viewing Fischer's "Quoting Barazoku." This environment created from painted rayon textiles that he designed and printed in Bavaria, is described by Mr. Fischer as "a dreamworld that I've lifted from a Japanese comic book called Barazoku. And the first time I saw the small space in the back of Leslie-Lohman, I decided that this was the perfect shell for this work." The floral print trim was copied from 18th century documents, printed in Portugal. Most of the figures are from Barazoku, and from illustrators, who are friends or champions of Mr. Fischer. Reflections: I This show is reflective of much of Jonathan's life: a career as a fabric designer and graphic artist, a life-long love for Japanese culture, a continuing 7-year relationship with a Japanese man, and a tribute to many of his heroes since the mid-70's. Mr. Fischer assisted Louis Weingarder, at Stompers - one of New York City's first gay art galleries. Mr. Fischer states, "I have my heroes who have helped bring me to this point and this show will be dedicated to Louis Weingarden - a friend, a mentor, a classical composer and one of the most meaningful friendships of my life." For Jonathan, his HIV positive status has been an impetus to fulfill his dreamworld. This show is a mix of great pleasure and melancholy. "In a lot of ways it brings up the emotional colors of things that are lost, no longer an active part of my life. Even the images of the hanging man and people suspended are a lot about life on hold. This is a memory piece and dream piece - things which are no longer in my life because of this holocaust." Of course, this imaginative work may conjure up many images for any particular viewer. As Jonathan acknowledges, "I juxtapose these images and leave it up to the viewer to draw conclusions." The images that Jonathan refers to are erotic, sexually arousing likenesses. This exhibition of homoerotic figures is further enhanced by theatrical lighting. Mr. Fischer explains, "I've long been a follower of the theatrical presentations of Robert Wilson and I've asked my friend Chuck London, to assist me on lighting this show, which will systematically direct the eye." Charles Leslie noted upon viewing the pieces that would be used in the show, "I love it, I?m charmed by it, it's amusing, do it." And Jonathan has many reasons to do this show, one of which was: "I want to have fun." Well, Jonathan won?t be the only one to have fun when experiencing, "Quoting Barazoku." Jonathan Fischer's, "Quoting Barazoku," ran April 18 - May 20, 1995. |
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