Opening Reception: Saturday, October 4th, 6-9 pm
Third Thursday Reception: October 16th, 6-9 pm
In the 1956 film, “Tea and Sympathy,” the unconventional hero, ill-at-ease with the other boy's talk of girls and sports, is deemed a “sissy.” Taking his cue from the innuendo-laced film, Pizzi has mounted a media play land which touches on themes of sexuality and identity with innocence and/or perversion.
Via eight video viewing boxes, “Tea and Sympathy” guests will partake of the voyeuristic thrills of a peep show. Pizzi's show also includes hands-on erotic puzzles; teasing, doll-sized dioramas; and photography of masked nude models, suggesting both exposure and anonymity. Continuing with the theme, Pizzi has set up a “back room” installation in which one can view his latest short film, “Sucker.”
Peter Pizzi is a filmmaker, photographer, and installation artist. His films have shown at venues which include The Directors' Guild in Los Angeles, The Anthology Film Archive in New York City, and the London Historical Film Society. Locally, his short films have screened at the Coolidge Corner Theatre, The Brattle Theatre, and The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
NOTE: This show may contain works and images that are not suitable for all audiences, discretion advised.
Gallery Hours: Fridays and Saturdays 2- 6pm, and by appointment
Contact: Peter Pizzi, 617-347-8539
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