I’m kicking myself this morning for walking into yesterday’s “Queering Craft” session late, as the Q & A was one of the most spirited, funny, and collegial that I’ve seen all week. Predictably, most of the panel participants were under 30, and most moved beyond the footsore discussions of authenticity that bog down similar panels (though there aren’t many of those around - discussant Julia Bryan-Wilson is a CAA repeat offender on matters of craft, but a welcome one). Yale newcomer Jenni Sorkin assembled a fine assortment of mostly artists, including San Franciscan Lacey Jane Roberts. Roberts’ quip after being asked about the communal nature of queer craft was, “I think there’s something to be said for queer isolation… and shame, and humiliation, and…” (Cue laughter from the room.) Lacey, if you’re reading this, send me the text of your presentation so that I don’t have to just comment on your lightning wit in the face of contrived questions. Queer Caucus for Art, I expect more good things from you next year.
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