Sometimes a kiss is...not just a kiss
archived
6 Sep
–
23 Sep
2006
Sandy Gibbs
In Sometimes a kiss is... not just a kiss, Sandy Gibbs explored the slippery slopes of gendered identity, selfhood and subjectivity.
This body of work was sexually charged and evocative, juxtaposing elements of seduction, vulnerability, strength and innocence. Gibbs generated the tension inherent in the co-existence of rigid and idealised gender values with the increasingly blurred boundaries between femininity and masculinity. Through the display of particular behaviours, ritualised performances, props and fetishistic objects, Sometimes a kiss is... not just a kiss playfully suggested gender still occupies uncertain terrain within our culture.
Exhibition Essays
Enjoy Gallery Catalogue 2006
23
essays
Edited by Paula Booker
Sandy Gibbs, Sometimes a kiss is...not just a kiss, 2006. Image courtesy of Paula Booker.
Sandy Gibbs, Sometimes a kiss is...not just a kiss, 2006. Image courtesy of Paula Booker.
Sandy Gibbs, Sometimes a kiss is...not just a kiss, 2006. Image courtesy of Paula Booker.
About the artist
Sandy Gibbs is a Wellington-based artist. She has exhibited at HSP, Blue Oyster, Enjoy, SHOW, Michael Hirschfeld and Canary Gallery. This was her first solo project.
Sandy would like to thank: Chris Williams; Liz Evans; Sam Auger; Jon Dazeley; Ryan O'Donnell; Rocket Rentals; Nic McGowan of Island Bay Studios; and Tony at PromoKing for their support with this project.