Author: Joseph Abbati
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“UN//TITLED, An Anthology of Queer Contemporary Art // 2016-2020”
So honored to be part of this international anthology published by Balaclava.Q -
Newest Trio
I enjoy doing paintings in series of three. Here are the latest (2021) acrylic on canvas, 24″ X 24″.
Crossed Paths 
Trade 
Wants/Needs
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“Double Vision”
Here is a view of “Facing Oneself,” 2020, acrylic on canvas, 30″ X 30″ (triptych) at the Bromfield Gallery, Boston, MA. It is part of a national juried group exhibit from March 5-30, 2021.
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Queer Anthology
UN//TITLED: An Anthology of Queer Contemporary Art (2016 – 2020) I will be a featured artist along with 75 other queer artists being published in April 2021 by Balaclava.Q (John Hopper Publishing)
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VR Galleries
“Shape Shifters” is a metaphorical representation of the lives of queer individuals, showcasing their resilience and strength in navigating a world that often seeks to limit their identity. Abbati’s paintings are a celebration of the beauty and diversity of the queer community and their ability to shape-shift in order to find their place in the world.
Through his art, Abbati creates his own metaverse of the queer community. The exhibit features a collection of figure studies, each one showcasing a unique aspect of the queer experience.
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New Paintings
New paintings from 2020.
“Facing Oneself,” 2020, acrylic on canvas, 30″ X 30″ 
“Adonis & Anemones”, 2020, acrylic on canvas, 30″ X 30″ 
“We Speak For Our Ancesters”, 2020, acrylic on canvas, 30″ X 30″ 
“Parallel Lives”, 2020, acrylic on canvas, 30″ X 30″ 
“Twogether”, 2020, acrylic on canvas, 30″ X 30″ 
“Male Gaze”, 2020, acrylic on canvas, 30″ X 30″ 
“Male Gaze 2″, 2020, acrylic on canvas, 30″ X 30” 
“Foothold”, 2020, acrylic on canvas, 30″ X 30″ 
“Skin Deep”, 2020, acrylic on canvas, 30″ X 30″ 
“Pan Ascending”, 2020, acrylic on canvas, 30″ X 30″ 
“Internal Dialog”, 2020, acrylic on canvas, 18″ X 18″ 
“What We Tell Ourselves”, 2020, acrylic on canvas, 18″ X 18″
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“Introductions 2020” at Root Division
I am part of Root Division’s “Introductions 2020” this year opening August 19, 2020. Six pieces will be part of this group exhibit from my “Queeries” series of artwork. View the online exhibit at https://rootdivisiontalk.wpcomstaging.com/gallery/
“Circle Jerk,” 2019, acrylic on canvas, 30in. round 
“Ball Sack,” 2018, basketball hoop, net, and balls 
“Bare Back,” 2019, acrylic on canvas, 30in. round 
“Foot Soldier,” 2019, acrylic on canvas, 24in X 24in 
“Tongue,” 2019, acrylic on canvas, 16in X 16in 
“Big Boy,” 2019, acrylic on canvas, 24in X 24in 
Exhibit Wall 
Exhibit Gallery
The catalog for this exhibit can be viewed here: https://issuu.com/rootdivision/docs/intro2020_catalogue/16
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Wood Inlaid Paintings
These assemblages are an extension of the “Queeries” series made with different inlaid wood veneers stained with acrylic paint.
“Cheeky,” 2020, acrylic on cherry wood inlaid veneer 
“Embrace,” 2020, acrylic on cherry wood inlaid veneer 
“Isolation 4,” 2020, acrylic on cherry wood inlaid veneer 
“Tongue Swag,” 2020, acrylic on cherry wood inlaid veneer 
“Tongue Wagging,” 2020, walnut, maple, and cherry wood inlaid veneer
Tongue Wagging,” 2020, acrylic stain, walnut, maple, and cherry wood inlaid veneer
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Diasporic Futurism
Two of my paintings will be part of an exhibit titled “Diasporic Futurism“ at Root Division. This online exhibition features 18 artists who are interrogating the definition of futurism as it relates to diasporic peoples’ movement throughout their politicized histories. Exhibiting artists will address the inherent questions of identity politics with work that explores belonging, family, the body, and sex. Each artist will explore futurism as it relates to their personal history within and beyond forced diasporas using science fiction/fantasy, visual design, comics, immersive sound, textile, and video.
Exhibition Dates: Jul 9, 2020 to Aug 8, 2020 at https://rootdivision.org/exhibition-rd-gallery/diasporic-futurism
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