On Saturday, September 22, MCAD MFA alum Christopher Selleck '16 exhibited new work in a solo exhibition, This is Record, at Soo Visual Arts Center in Minneapolis. Sellecks work occupied both back gallery spaces, the first solo show at SooVac to do so. From SooVac, "In one half of the space Selleck display(ed) large-scale color photographs, examining the lack of realistic or authentic gay representation in cultural spaces, primarily in television of that era. The other side of the gallery utilized installation, sculpture, video, polymer photogravure and photography to recreate potential for encounters that men found in men’s rooms. Cruising was a method of connecting when social acceptance of gay identity was less common place and discretion was necessary. The adjoining back room of the installation references the back rooms of many gay bars specifically the back bar of the gay 90’s with references to Big Daddy’s and the Locker Room, both now closed bathhouses. The architecture and light of this space alludes to photography dark rooms, which much like locker rooms and back rooms, are also transformative spaces." This is a Record will be on view from September 22 to October 27. There will be a closing reception on Thursday, October 25th from 6 to 9 PM. Photography by Yi Wan. For more information: Soo Vac Visual Arts Center This is Record Christopher Selleck Categories All Alumni