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he 2009 Seattle Erotic Art Festival is the seventh annual exhibition organized by the juried exhibition T for Sex Positive Culture to celebrate the erotic creations of contemporary artists. Over 200 objects from more than 2000 submissions were chosen for inclusion The seventh annual Seattle Erotic in this year’s exhibition by a select jury. Art was submitted from all over the world. Art Festival, held May 1-3, 2009 Like past Festivals, the long weekend is designed to offer a variety of opportunities for at the Seattle Center Exhibition visitors to experience erotic expressions through not only visual art, but also through on-site performances by Hall (under the infamous Space extraordinarily talented individuals and groups. Each year, the Festival establishes a theme intended to give a special Needle), has drawn together flavor to the show and the events surrounding it.T his year’s Festival theme, Indulge Your Senses, is designed to focus a comprehensive collection of international contemporary attention on the erotic potential of all five senses—sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste. that celebrates the wide diversity of human sexual expression and Common personal experience backed by scientific research confirms that sexual desire, arousal, and pleasure the incredible creativity with which result from all our senses. That humans have known this for millennia is evidenced in from the past that artists approach the subject of survived down to our time. Some select examples from the history of erotic art demonstrate how sex makes a erotica. All media are represented: special appeal to, and is intimately linked to, all of our senses: , , sculpture, assemblage, prints, installation, · Greek vase of orgiastic Dionysian festivities show sexual abandon driven by music, song, and mixed media and more. dance. Paintings and prints from India and depict lovers engaged in sex while listening to birds and other sounds from nature. Victorian erotica frequently show couples making love while playing Marita Holdaway (owner Benham musical instruments. Gallery), Jena Scott (director artReSource Gallery) and Jerry · copulating lovers in Persian, Japanese, and art are shown looking at erotic pictures. Hindu and Slipman (owner Pacini Lubel Gallery), Mogul paintings and sculptures depict lovers having sex while staring into each other’s eyes. And, of course, graciously served as the 2009 Festival the voyeuristic point of view of sexual activity is almost universal. jury. They selected work based on quality of execution, originality of · a common image in Indian, Chinese, and Japanese erotica places burning incense near lovers. Copulation subject and depth of emotion from among fragrant flowers is found in the folk art of many regions of the world. The smell of cooking food more than 2,000 pieces submitted by inspires most scenes of sex in the kitchen in Asian and Western art. hundreds of artists worldwide. · oral sex is among the most common images in the history of erotic art with its association with food and Claire Johnson, taste. Mogul paintings depict prolonged lovemaking while simultaneously eating, drinking, and smoking. Art Exhibition Director · certainly touch is at the center of human sexuality, and its variations are shown from the gentlest of caresses in Hindu sculptures and Moche Peruvian ceramics to the aggressive contact in violent scenes in Note that only one image from Greek art, Japanese S/M prints, and modern fetish works. each artist is printed in this catalog.

Throughout the 2009 Seattle Erotic Art Festival, visitors will find endless opportunities to Indulge Your Senses. Like the fleeting moments of erotic interaction, the live performances are ever-changing yet unforgettable. Bret Douglass, Used Lingerie: Camisole 2006 · 20x16 Photograph

Dr. Eugene C. Burt, Festival Historian Cover image: Deborah Alma Wheeler, Pussy Purse Found object 2 juried exhibition juried exhibition 3

Jim Duvall & Sophia Sky, A Pin-up for Mr. Hengst Gregory Moon, Self Portrait 88 2009 · 18x24 2007 · 27x21 Digital photograph Digital photograph in customized frame

Edington Spencer, Reserved Trust NN Leon Grossman, Snowbari Peter Keresztury, Womantaur 2008 · 24.5x20.5 2007 · 16x22 2008 · 33.5x14.5x24 Digital photograph Photograph Resin fiberglass

Marie Gagnon, Untitled Carle Photography, Taken Andrew Kaiser, Black Berries Marc Blackie, All Together Now Alison Sweet, Nightlight 2008 · 16x14 2007 · 11x11 Year, 12x12 2009 · 25x17 2008 · 8.5x37x6 Black and white giclée print Digital photograph Silver gelatin print Photograph 16mm found footage, wood, glass, light 4 juried exhibition juried exhibition 5

Kevin Hundsnurscher, The Show d/heinrich, Susan Russ Morgan Photography, Mick Luvbight, Furgasm Anastasia Mulligan, Lisa’s Machine, Chopsticks Jorge Hernandez, Calm 2008 · 16x12 2008 · 41.5cm x 31cm Come Into The Light 2006 · 20x16 2008 · 22x17 2007 · 23x17 2009 · 12x10 Digital photograph Photocollage overpainted, 2008 · 20.75x16.75 Digital photograph Digital photograph Digital photograph Digital photograph overlayed with light-foil Digital photograph

Brian Seldt, Death and the Maiden Kevin Lineback, Untitled 9 Pelzig, Wooden Embrace Chris Maher, Infinity Line Travis Hughes, The Wait James Lee, Pussy 38 2006 · 11.5x8.5 2008 · 16.5x13.5 2008 · 18x14 2006 · 38x14 2008 · 28x20 2008 · 16x14.5 Linoleum print , pencil Digital photograph Photographic giclée Digital photograph, metallic print Pencil and white gouache on brown paper 6 juried exhibition juried exhibition 7

PorcelainPoet, Nymph Amano Jyaku, Nurse Love Marne Lucas, Paul In His Own Landscape Charise Isis, Double Trouble photography artist, no title_c HYBRYDS, Kristine, Angel Of Demons 2008 · 22x18 2007 · 20x16 2006 · 28x22 2007 · 20x16 2008 · 15x21 2007 · 15.7x19.7 Digital photograph Hand drawn/digitally colored Digital print from 35mm negative Archival inkjet photograph Photograph Digital composition

Stephen Cloutier, After Work Michelle Elzinga, Freezer Chest Tony Labadie, Rue Des Ursins Michael Berkowitz, Mistress/Slave myndzeye Photography, Water Caress Robert Cazares, Yellow Rose 2008 · 31x39 2007 · 10x20x15 2009 · 13.25x17.25 2008 · 11x14 2008 · 12x15 2008 · 17x21 Digital Mixed Digital photograph Sepia toned silver gelatin print Digital photograph Photograph 8 juried exhibition juried exhibition 9

Thomas Park, Still Life #14 – Sushi Matt Janecek, Pocket Rocket 2006 · 24x30 2006 · 20x24 Digital photograph Photograph Scott Aitken, Olymipc Root Whylan, Sparring Partner Sean Newman, Kiss 2007 · 28x24 2009 · 30x20 2008 · 20x16 Photograph Digital photograph Photograph, archival print

D. Keith Furon, Tainted Love Joseph Diedrick, Shane Scribner, Elemental Silver Mercy, Shy Lewis Dennison, After 1Ija Hargas, The Heat 2008 · 20x16 Our Shared Disquiet 2009 · 40x24 2008 · 14x11 2008 · 16x24 2008 · 28x30 Photograph 2007 · 13x5x5, Marble Oil on panel Digital photograph Photograph printed on canvas Digital print 10 juried exhibition juried exhibition 11

Jessica McCourt, Bukkake Mountian Michael Thomas Ford, The Motel Room 2009 · 18x16 2008 · 22x28 Watercolor on paper Digital photograph Melissa Steckbauer, Touch Stephen Haynes, TLC 1 Passia Pandora, Tor (3137) 2008, 14x10 2008 · 18x24 2009 · 20x24 Watercolor on paper Archival pigment print Digital photograph

Donald Knight, Moana Torso Clarissa Callesen, Trans Prince From Allan Teger, In The Rough submissann, Arch, Forever Daniel Santjer, Garden Of Eden (Banishment) 2009 · 20x16 The Land Of Non Binary Gender 2008 · 20x24 The Slave Within Series: Sitting 2009 · 21x17 2008 · 36x12 Fine art photograph 2009 · 28x11x7, Art doll / mixed media assemblage Photograph 2007 · 30x20 · Digital photograph Oil paint on canvas Photograph and mixed media 12 juried exhibition juried exhibition 13

Craig Morey, Mina 7281 Deviant Norm, The Surprise Artana, Two of Swords from 2008 · 22x18 2008 · 26x20 the Esocentric Tarot Deck Photograph Digital photograph 2007 · 24x36 Photograph

Tansy Myer, Bedwetter Petr and Rose Sorfa, Fur JimmyC, Corset Bound IV 2008 · 23.5x19 2008 · 21x17 2007 · 23x19 Digital illustration Photograph Archival giclée print

Karen Miner, Penis Envy Alexander23, Love Oten Pottery, Transitional Vicki Marie Stolsen, That Ain’t Right No. 3 James Stanley Daugherty, Fox-340 De Le Boudoir LLC, Evolution’s Gift 2006 · 72x19x19 2009 · 15x15 2009 · 5.75x2.25x11.5 2007 · 44x64 2008 · 12x13 2008 · 14x17 Clay, acrylic, copper leaf, crystal ball, Photograph / mixed media Stoneware, porcelain, sand, feldspar Archival digital print Photograph Digital photography enhanced with digital drawing lighting components 14 juried exhibition juried exhibition 15

Dimitri Yin, This Carnal Sky Derek Nobbs, Unearthed Ross Johnston, Bloodengel, Gush Alessandro Amaducci, Balance 2008 · 61cm x 50cm 2008 · 26x26 The Private Lives of Adam and Steve 2008, 19x23.5 2008 · 3.6x6.4x300 Oil on canvas Pencil 2008 · 15x13x3 Digital photography Digital image Three-dimensional color pencil diorama

Phoenix Voltaire, Vagues Hans van der Kamp, Schanulleke Andi Young-Newton, Nicholas Taylor, On Bed jackson photografix, Busted Travis Williams, Beauty Of Rope 2008 · 14x16 2008 · 23.6x19.7 Private Dancer 2006 · 11x14 2006 · 20x16 2007 · 16x13 Light jet photographic print of digital image Photograph 2008 · 20x16 · Photograph Digital photograph Digital photographic print Digital photograph 16 juried exhibition juried exhibition 17

Clay Sales, Yang/Yang Yaki Yaskvloski, Naked In The Water 02 Lila Schaffler, Wes Vincent Fitches, Legalize Prostitution Jason Stauffer, Hair Pod laTeeFah wriGht, hurDy gurDy gaNder 2009 · 36x36x0.5 2007 · 25x19 2006 · 15x15 2006 · 48x48 2007 · 69x20x20 2009 · 10x17x8 Art quilt Digital photograph Photograph Acrylic, graphite, oil, media transfer Gabriels horn pod, leather & horse hair. Hi-fired stoneware, oxides, mixed media Case: wood & acrylic

Crystal Barbre, (Giraffa Camelopardalis) Rachel Lovitt, Self: More Than the Sum of My Parts Hardwood, Hair Devin Malkin, all them skinny twenty-two year olds with shaved twats can go to hell #4 2008 · 24x30 2008 · 12x15 2008 · 16x20 2008 · 19x16.5 Charcoal on archival paper Digital photograph Digital photograph printed on metallic paper Digital print 18 juried exhibition juried exhibition 19

Steve MacIsaac, Sarah Clemens, Plaid Love Damon, Red String VATO, Satiated Sean McGarry, First Responder Ben 2008 · 16x22 2009 · 15x19 2008 · 17x21x2 2006 · 90x30x0.5 2008 · 50.5x38.5x1.5 Digital illustration Oil on canvas Photograph Photograph on canvas Oil enamel and acrylic on canvas

Megh, Lust Us London Bellman, Toys gmark, Orbit Vitamin dee designs, Wish you were here Comrade X, Under The Dark Sea 2007 · 7x11 unframed 2008 · 10x8 2008 · 34x30 2007 · 10x20 2008 · 24x24x2 Ink, bristol board, digital color Letterpress print Photograph Digital photograph Digital photograph 20 juried exhibition juried exhibition 21

Ken Villeneuve, Lips Emma Gerard, Beat the Odds (Collaboration with Clayton Haigh) Andrew Adam Caldwell, Pet Dan McCormack, William Bullock, ToeRope 2007 · 16x20 2008 2007 · 18.5x23 5. Stefcia_S_6-23-08--11BB 2007 · 17x23 Photograph Hot sculpted glass Digital photograph 2008 · 30x24 Digital photograph Pinhole camera, digital print

Om Rupani, Corpus 1 Christopher Ambler, Stalker Priapus, Lost Emily Stedman, Church Yard Encounter Michael Forbes, hopes and dreams 2008 · 20x16 2007 · 18x15 2008 · 27x20 2008 · 30x36 2008 · 19x24x1 Photograph Photograph Digital photographic print Watercolor on paper Print 22 juried exhibition juried exhibition 23

House of Reeds, Mr. Johnson Patti Beadles, Come Again Michael Gaughan, Dick Crack 2007 · 19x13 2008 · 17x13 2008 · 9x12 Digital photograph Digital photograph Digital photograph

Dave Lewis, Symmetry Johnny Smokes, The Invisible Box David Peterman, Underwater Dancer 2008 · 22x18 2008 · 42x36x36 2008 · 20x20 Photograph Steel, polycarbonate, Digital photograph aluminum air cylinder

Humon Photography, Coming Out Sean Donahue, Pink Draga Jovanovic, self4 Red, Reinforced Renee Azcra Woodward, Beneath Drub, Bootfetish 2008 · 17x21 2008 · 14.5x16 2008 · 12x8 2008 · 22x16 2008 · 12.5x12.5 2009 · 31.75x7.75x2 Digital photograph Airbrush acrylics on illustration board Archival print Digital x-ray Digital photograph Digital heat transfer on maple skateboard deck 24 juried exhibition juried exhibition 25

Panthere Productions, Cock and Ball Torture Redd Walitzki & Carl Faulkner, Larry Ferguson, Lisa’s Pudendum 2008 · 13x11 Tibetan Extravaganza (Cum Bubble) 2009 · 24x24 Digital photograph 2008 · 41x33 · Acrylic & gouche on linen, Archivally processed & selenium toned gelatin silver print traditional dupioni silk tapestry frame

The Yerburys, The Cubicle Nathaniel, Waiting James Lykke, Sole Shadow 2008 · 28x24 2008 · 12x10 2008 · 28.5x20.5 Photograph onto metallic paper Digital photograph Digital photograph

Midori, LoveSeat Shilo McCabe, untitled (mccabe 5) D. K. Thurlow, The Polyphallic Nightcrawler Jefferson Lloyd Gord, The Wheel Ella Moss, Russian Fur 2009 · 54x70x36 2008 · 21x25 2008 · 14x20 2008 · 52x52x19 2008 · 24x30 Sofa constructed from bound blow-up dolls and armature Digital photograph Digital painting Steel, foam, nylon strapping Digital photograph 26 remembering invited artists 27

from Bettie Page to Seattle Erotic Art Festival invited artists The recent passing of Bettie Page (Betty Mae Page, April 22, 1923 – December 11, 2008) has generated a great deal of commentary on her life. It is not too much to suggest that the Seattle Erotic As this year’s guest curator my role Art Festival exists, at least in part, because of the role Bettie Page has played in the culture and art of was to bring in some new flavour and the United States following WWII. The 1950’s were an important period in the history of American talk to Seattle artists who may have sexuality and changes in that decade later helped stimulate the of erotic art that we see been interested but might not have today. Three people influential in 50’s popular culture in particular can be seen as representing crucial known what the Festival is about. aspects of changes in the views of sexuality that grew out of that decade: Marilyn Monroe, , and Bettie Page. We live in a city overflowing with progressive artists and galleries. For the widest audience possible, the actress Marilyn Monroe, in the film roles she played and more importantly Seattle fosters great minds in in her personal life, came to represent a sexual persona to the American public that transcended the suppressive contemporary art, DIY movements, caricature of sexuality in popular culture which existed prior to the post-war period. Hugh Hefner brought both and collaborative projects. I believe images and discussions of sexuality into the homes of a middle class that was beginning to seek a less restrictive there is a way to bring these two sex life. worlds together to talk about what is sexy and erotic in today’s culture. Bettie Page may not have been the ‘girl next door’ that and its ilk promoted, but there was something How can artists reach beyond the unique about her image as a that suggested that people, and women in particular, can be sexually self- obvious? I spoke to those I know or confident and adventurous, yet not perverted, sleazy, or sick—recent obituaries described her as “a combination who I believe can really challenge the of sweet apple pie [and a] dangerous forbidden fruit,” and, “Page combined exuberant, wide-eyed innocence with Krysztof Nemeth Bettie Page status quo, using their conceptual confident, sometimes aggressive sexuality.” Those photographs and films by Irving Klaw and Bunny Yeager (a fellow process to represent something a model who moved behind the camera to become a renowned pin-up and fashion photographer) for which she is little less traditional in erotic art. remembered and, by some revered, range from standard scantily-clad and nude pin-up poses to spanking, bondage, and SM scenes which came to represent a wider understanding of what sex can encompass. The popularity of her image suggests that a significant portion of There have been many wonderful the American people have been introduced to aspects of sexuality which they probably would have previously considered unacceptable non-erotic artists involved in to even contemplate. Bettie became a bridge between the acceptable, titillating appeal of Marilyn Monroe and a concept of sexuality far previous Festivals, but I wanted to beyond the moralistically limited version that has been a hallmark of American culture for centuries. reach further into the Seattle art world and pull forward the ideas Her agent and personal friend Mark Roesler has put it this way, “She was a remarkable , truly someone that changed the social that are more challenging, less easy, norms, not only here in this country, but also around the world. While Jackie Robinson was changing the racial attitudes, Bettie Page was perhaps more quiet or philosophical; changing our attitudes on sex. She became a James Dean type of ‘rebel’ figure as she allowed people to be less inhibited and look at sex in art which not only makes us smile but a different way.” makes us think about what By the 1960s and the birth of the , Bettie had ended her modeling career and disappeared from public life. Yet her was, could be, or has become. image became a symbol of a more positive view of sexuality. A recent obituary even suggested that, “She is credited by many for jump starting the cultural sexual revolution that continued into the 1960’s and 1970’s.” In that period, it was artists of the Pop Art and Women’s Sharon Arnold, Art Movements who most enthusiastically carried on her image and injected an increasing level of eroticism into their work. Since then Guest Curator hundreds of artists have depicted Bettie Page in paintings, prints, , and sculptures, while numerous photographers have created homages to her to this day. Olivia de Bernardinis, to name just one, has made a career utilizing Bettie’s image in everything from postcards Note that only one image from to refrigerator magnets to a line of clothing. The erotic imagery produced by those artists who developed during and after the 1960’s has each artist is printed in this catalog. fostered the contemporary proliferation of exhibitions, museums, and festivals of which Seattle Erotic Art Festival is a prime example.

Dr. Eugene C. Burt, Festival Historian Kimberly Trowbridge, Coupling Oil on canvas · unframed 36x28 28 invited artists invited artists 29

Derrick Jefferies, Conch Meat Archival inkjet print · 16x24

Diem Chau, Brown Betty Jennifer Zwick, Asscape 6x11x6 2009 · 15x18 Sheer organza, mohair, copper wire dim, dimensions Archival inkjet print variable

Jessica Dodge, Nothing To See Troy Gua, The Pleasure’s All Mine Wendy Small, Oil on glass · 12x24x1.5 Acrylic and resin on canvas · 48x48 Globe Fruit, Young Shoots and Swamp Berries 2 2006 · Photogram, 10x8

Jennifer McNeely, Shy Guy Rachel Budde, Dear Car Draga Jovanovic, self 2 Laura Castellanos, Pink Venus Miriam Berger, Hair Straightening Billy Davis, Belladonna Emily Pothast, Cauda Pavonis I Mixed media · 7x10x11 Gouache on paper · unframed 4x5 Archival print · 12x8 Oil on cardboard · 9x7 Oil on canvas · 24x48 Acrylic on board · 24x48 Collage and drawing · 20x20 30 invited artists festival-invited artists 31

festival-invited artists

Every year the Festival exhibits a selection of artists who have continued to excel and inspire in the realm of erotic art. Chris Crites, Don’t Limit Your Pleasure Acrylic on paper bag · 8x10.25 We applaud their continued contribution to the community, as we do their commitment to the philosophy of bringing art and acceptance into our lives through such sensual celebration.

We look forward to seeing the works of these artists, familiar and new, throughout the year and in future Festivals! Sara Zin, Reflection V Ellen Forney, Scream (Black Light) Joey Veltkamp, 1977 (In Blue) Oil on canvas · 38x26 2006 · 76x39 Acrylic and resin on canvas · 16x20 Acrylic and print on fabric Note that only one image from each artist is printed in this catalog.

Daniel A. Carrillo, Couple Ken Weaver, Have a NICE DAY! Rich Lehl, Gardening with Joe Rock Cox, Little Disco Dick Mezzotint engraving · 18x15 2009 · 22x30 Oil on panel · 9x12 11x6x 5 Oil pastel on paper Mirror on black Belgian marble 32 festival-invited artists festival-invited artists 33

Kenji Signani, Crazy Devil Erin Frost, Self Portrait/Wolf Mark Vercammen, Corey, image No.2 Michael Manning, Her Pet 2009 · 22x18 Silver gelatin print · 20x20 Gelatin silver lith with wax overlay · 30x34 Ink, acrylic paint, pencil on illustration board · 8.25x10.25 Acrylic on Illustration Board

Rik Garrett, Manifestations (#3) John Santerineross, X Ron Reeder, Devons Back David Steinberg, Hands Carolyn Weltman, Little Warrior Visioluxus, Abandon Selenium toned silver print · 16x20 Photography · 24x20 Palladium print · 20x16 Silver gelatin print · 20x16 Mixed media unique giclée · 20x15 Digital photograph on Kodak Endura metallic paper · 20x28 34 festival-invited artists festival store 35

festival store

The Festival Store is an expansive museum-quality shop that features thousands of works of erotica selected to meet every taste. We are pleased to offer this additional venue for the sale of reproductions of original works of erotic art featured in the exhibition.

The Store features prints, small works, jewelry, cards, oddities, books, DVDs, collectibles, and memorabilia. We enjoy offering patrons the opportunity to take a piece of the Festival home with them.

Michael Rosen, Liz and Rebekah 246 Mike Graves, Dream Girl in Blue Roderick Macdonald, rope/marks Digital photograph · 20x16 Acrylic on canvas · 16.25x10.5 2007 · 18x14 Digital photographic print Bruce Thomas, Bill Pridgen, Rhythm Method Retail Director Giclée · 13x19

Michele Serchuk, Monk and Alex: #09 pet silvia, Trash Deborah Alma Wheeler, Pussy Purse Richard Bulman, Pan’s Dance Zuleika Gonzalez-Tiernan, Rob Liptak, Digital photograph Digital image, Polaroid scan. unique giclée · 20x16 Found object · 6x3x2 2008 · 17x13 Aliento-Breath James Paddle Acrylic on slate—etched then painted Basswood paddle 36 installation art 37

installation art

The 2009 Festival installations range from the sublime to the extreme; where one moment the audience is the voyeur, the next the center of attention.

Through these site-specific works, you will find the opportunity to indulge your senses in texture, fragrance, sound, taste and a significant dash of emotional stimulation.

Anna Hurwitz, Festival Director LA FIGA: VISIONS of Johnathan Heath Lambe Visions of Food and Form by La FigaFOOD Suspended Animation Bindings by Twisted Monk Rhonda, Joelle, Silver by Tightbound (aka Maxx Lexington) www.LaFigaProject.com AND FORM SuspendedAnimationCrew.com TwistedMonk.com TieMeUpTom.com MaxxLexington.com Have you ever looked at the Full suspension rope bond- A visual celebration of the These images were created via a collaborative “As an emerging curve of a bell pepper and LA FIGA: age: part kinetic art, part power of rope and its eter- process with photographer Nina Ruchirat, artist the pri- been reminded of the curve of VISIONS thrill ride, part endorphin nal appeal as both a sexual rope artist Tightbound, and three Seattle of mary focus of my your lover’s back? That alluring FOOD rush. Suspended Anima- outlet and an aesthetic art fetish models, Rhonda, Joelle, and Silver in

work has been connection between food and AND FORM tion’s crew of expert rig- form. Combining theater, separate sessions. Once the images were to create instal- form is the muse that inspires gers and bondage aerialists performance bondage and completed Krystof Nemeth composed the lation work that chef Tiberio Simone and photographer Matt has performed at Burning Man, 21st century visual technology, high contrast ink/pen drawings. Then the glass helps people de- Freedman. Whet your appetite with a selection SeaCompression, and the Seattle Erotic Art this installation will captivate your senses as gobos (slides) were made by GoboSource to reify their relationships to objects and spaces. of stunning photography from their upcoming Festival. Erotic rope bondage varies in style well as challenge your perceptions of bondage, supply the projections displayed here. Art is the game of insight, a game of discovering book. Though delicious, LAthe art is an appetizerFIGA: from intense and challenging, to serene and in- beauty, and sexuality. the soul beneath the social mask and revealing for the main course, in whichVISIO chefN STiberioof FO willOD & FORM trospective, to fiery and vivid, to simply arous- it to the world in various levels of sophistication re-create the pieces using live models in night- ing. Join us during the after-parties for perfor- I Remember Your Smell without ego. My ambition for this work was to ly performances. mances, and see if you are brave enough to go Door 41 by Anonymous by Sophia Stark, LMT provide an interactive experience between for the ride of a lifetime. Door 41 by Anonymous is a porta- This installation provides a chance to experi- the artwork and patron which would activate ble Glory Hole with a twist. Naughty ence the strong tie that smell has with our the space.” LA FIGA: participants are encouraged to pick memories and emotions. Made with the VISIONS of FOOD & FORM up a piece of chalk and write rest- understanding that scent memory is unique to room graffiti on either side… while each of us, each vial contains an original scent. Foundation and Center for others observe. This interaction takes ‘potty You are encouraged to label the scents for Sit–Crawl–Lie— Sex Positive Culture talk’ to a new level. Out and proud restroom what emotions are evoked. There are no right A Study in Black and White SexPositiveCulture.org graffiti—a great opportunity for the voyeurs answers, or left ones either. Indulge your nose Living art by Coralee Lynn Rose An exploration of and exhibitionists among us to interact. Chalk with impunity; the dispersal of the scent is con- image & fantasy is available in silver buckets hung on either side trolled so that only you will be exposed. while ‘bang rags’ are available for erasing. 38 literary art showcase performance artists 39

literary art performance art

showcase Performance is the oldest, and in many respects the most natural, We are pleased to present our means of artistic expression. first Literary Art Showcase. The artists on the Festival stage Created to highlight writing as this year, as diverse and brilliant as its own important art form, the they are, still represent only a tiny Showcase features work from fraction of the ways human beings poets, playwrights and authors express these essential feelings. from across the nation, selected by a highly respected jury, and From tango to acrobatics, from presented during the Festival as an comedy to burlesque, there are interactive art installation. infinite ways we give voice to the erotic. Here is one sample from this year’s submissions.

Clayton Hibbert. Artistic Director Shana Deon, Mark Vercammen, Ryan’s Hands Literary Art Showcase Director Gelatin silver lith with wax overlay · 20x22

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As I lie here in your arms Instead of stumbling over half-formed 2009 Jurors With you in mine Words and misused flirtations Tracy Vicory-Rosenquest Gayle Scotland I want to whisper in your ear Expression is expression, perhaps I.G. Frederick And lick your earlobe But it feels like more of a statement Ragsdale Madison But I cannot decide To show you If I would rather talk to you Than to try and explain And find out how much more And you gasp as you grasp I love you And understand with every shudder Or show you, right now I can always tell you later How much I love you already But you seem to have gotten the idea To lay you down and make my tongue More eloquent by expressing

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1. Ava Caramella 16. Jill Schaffner 31. Zan and Rita Clayton Hibbert aerialistas.com aerialistas.com slenderthunder.deviantart. Performance Director / Artistic Director com/gallery/#Body-painting kl8on.com 2. Cherry Manhattan 17. Lamalani and myspace.com/ Honeysuckle Hype 32. Zarina Elizabeth Rose (photo #4) misscherrymanhattan purecirkus.com Director of Circus Arts 18. Lady Lydia McLane lizaroseaerial.com 3. Dr Blues and and Ugo 33. Aleksa Manila Cinnamon Girl seattledungeon.com aleksamanila.com Katie Lake (photo #33) Director of Dance 4. Elizabeth Rose 19. Lily Verlaine katielake.com lizaroseaerial.com 20. Pantera Michael Holden 5. Eva Luna panteraspoleworld.com Director of Sound Design and Aural Ambiance 6. Fanny N’ Flames 21. Poppy Daze emcees michaelholden.com 23 21 theatomicbombshells.com aerialistas.com Miss Indigo Blue (photo #11) Thursday 7. Fuchsia FoXXX 22. Sara Sparrow Director of Burlesque Dan Savage 29 myspace.com/fuchsiafoxxx missindigoblue.com 18 14 thestranger.com 23. Shanghai Pearl 8. Levity: theshanghaipearl.com The Swedish Housewife (photo #33) Friday Graeme and Sara Director of Burlesque The Swedish Housewife swedishhousewife.com 24. Sydni Deveraux swedishhousewife.com 30 9. Greg and Lera myspace.com/ centuryballroom.com thechocolateglamazon Susannah Scott Saturday Lighting Designer Midori 19 10. Honeysuckle Hype 25. Lesley and the cast of Passionfruit Alison Park-Douglas Director 11. Indigo Blue (not pictured) velvetgarden.com missindigoblue.com 26. Thandhat Heather A. Mayhew 26 12. Inga Ingenue Stage Manager littleblondebomb.com 27. Vassili and Christina academyofburlesque.com from Salsa Con Todo salsacontodo.com Greg Assistant Stage Manager 6 13. Jeff House 31 and Angie Luengen 28. Verotica143 [email protected] verotica143.com Verhanika Wood Assistant Stage Manager

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Michael Holden (A) Director of Sound Design and Aural Ambiance Oregon Country Fair / seattleerotic.org Seattle Erotic Art Festival michaelholden.com The Foundation for Sex Positive Culture wishes to thank all of the artists, performers, volunteers, sponsors, special guests, and the wonderful audience and patrons who Coral (B) make this event possible. Additional thanks and great appreciation goes to the Festival touchsamadhi Organizing Committee who bust their fine asses to make this event happen. myspace.com/coralslater G The Seattle Erotic Art Festival is the flagship program of the Foundation and was Danger Muffin (C) founded in 2002 as a fund-raiser to support living erotic artists and to promote freedom of sexuality, speech and creativity through the erotic expression of fine art. Jen Woolfe (D) Shameless / Leschi Lounge jenwoolfe.com Festival Organizing Committee Kristina Childs (E) Allena “Mom” Gabosch, Executive Producer Krakt / Decibel Festival kristinachilds.com Anna Hurwitz, Festival Director Bruce J. Thomas, Retail Director / International Artist Liaison B Michael Manahan (F) Claire Johnson, Art Exhibition Director Oracle Gatherings, Decibel Festival Clayton Hibbert, Artistic Director / Performance Director michaelmanahan.com Faisal “Fes” Naqvi, Graphic Designer Jamie Parsons, Volunteer Director Riz Rollins (G) Juli-Ann Williams, Marketing Manager KEXP, Expansions, ReBar Karen Fassio, Marketing Director myspace.com/rizrollins Malixe, Lead Photographer & Archivist Nina Ruchirat, Online Marketing & Programs Director Ragsdale Madison, Public Relations / Media Sponsorships Shana Deon, Literary Arts Showcase Director E Sophia Iannicelli, Docent Director / Velvet Package Liaison Stuart Stuple, Logistics Director Susan Burdick, Security Director / Artist Liaison Tatyana Brown, Shipping & Receiving Manager

Festival Catalog designed by Clayton Hibbert

© 2009 Seattle Erotic Art Festival D F A C No portion of this catalog may be reproduced by any method in part or in whole without specific written permission from the Seattle Erotic Art Festival and the Foundation for Sex Positive Culture.

All images of artworks contained within this book are copyrighted by the originating artists and are presented here with permission of the artists and/or their agents. Every effort has been made to verify all information. We apologize for any errors or omissions.

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