Colin J. Radcliffe‘s ceramic works are a vibrant exploration of queer relationships, capturing the complexity and nuance of modern love and identity. His pieces often feature autobiographical elements, intimate messages, and symbols of queer culture, all rendered with a whimsical yet poignant touch.
The titles of his works, such as “Cupid & Psyche” and “Beijo”, suggest a deep engagement with both personal and mythological themes, inviting viewers to reflect on the nature of affection and connection. Radcliffe’s art is not just a representation of queer relationships but a celebration of their diversity and the tenderness within them, offering a narrative that is both intimate and universal.
Chronicling my successes and failures in love, my work is confessional and autobiographical; focusing on my experiences of love, sex, connection, and intimacy in the context of both queer digital and physical encounters, and the pursuit of relationships obstructed by a chronically diseased body. This virtual frontier of love invites us to rethink intimacy and embrace vulnerability in a landscape of seemingly infinite detachment and potential. As we navigate and stumble through two worlds simultaneously, digital and physical, we mustn’t abandon this understanding that in the core of our being, we yearn for authentic encounters, be them digital or tactile.
Colin J. Radcliffe
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