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John Paradiso

Multimedia, Visual / Media

Awards Received

Independent Artist

2021

About the Artist

My work is an ongoing exploration of my gay male identity. I am influenced by the impact of the AIDS epidemic during the '80s and '90s, internal and external homophobia, sexual desire, and growing old.

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Featured Work

Photos

Vintage Pansy, 2023, (collage) found image from vintage gay erotica, custom chiffon pansy fabric, Martha Stewart craft paper, and acrylic varnish on wood panel in wood frame. 13.5 x 13.5 x 2 inches
Hand-stitched, hand-dyed whole cloth cotton quilt with cotton batting and thread on wood panel. (Price upon request)
Found image, chiffon fabric pansy, and Acrylic on wood panel in a wood frame (price upon request)

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