June is Pride month, so to get us started, an interview with artist Jordan Orleans, whose art is LGBTQ-themed:
You say you make love and humanism art. What do you mean by that?
Well, mostly my art has to do with love, people, the love of people, and people loving. And, hopefully, it somehow contributes to the advancement of humanity and the human condition.
Some of your paintings, like “Soul mates in Bed” feature pink and blue images and then variations with two blue and two pink. Are these meant to convey celebrations of both heterosexual and same-sex love?
Yes, they are meant to celebrate both heterosexual and same-sex love, and that’s a good way of putting it. Though, I’m a little self-conscious about people thinking I may be trying to maneuver them into liking particular images, depending on their preferences, or perceived preferences. I want people to like or dislike what they want, and I’m just offering choices, and possibly suggestions, that’s all.
( It’s also wearable art which you can buy if you’re looking for new & interesting pride gear!)