Meet Michael Espinoza, artist-in-residence

Michael Espinoza

 

“When I arrived at TOM House, I was immediately invited into a community which is the grounding force behind my work. This has allowed me to learn about my practice through the critical lens of other incredible artists. Everyone is so good-looking around this place and generous with their presence for my pictures–I’ll probably end up with more media than I could ever transform into artwork. The best part so far is that I’m always encouraged to be myself–kinky, weird, horny and all–in service of advancing my practice.” – Michael Espinoza

Michael Espinoza is a non-binary, multi-racial, multi-disciplinary artist whose work embodies and embraces the undone artistic practices of Queer Ancestors lost to persecution, disease, fatal sadness, and closets. Their current practice utilizes embroidery, quilting, digital media, sculpture, and photography to explore sex and sexuality, intersectional identities, intimacy, the body, and contact with the dead. They have previously exhibited live performance, site-specific installation, and video. Their work can be found in public art collections, digital spaces, domestic and international group shows, and the many spaces intended for Queer joy. Espinoza’s first solo exhibition Instant Gratification opens at Strut in San Francisco’s Castro District in September 2024.

Welcome, Michael!

Published: 21st August 2024

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