Kathy Lovas
#wegohigh
#wegohigh is an artwork in an ongoing series addressing the international MeToo movement against sexual harassment and assault. The image of a huge ominous cumulonimbus thunderhead hovering above the seemingly peaceful status-quo roadway reminds us of the words of Michele Obama, “When they go low, we go high.” The vinyl banner bearing a greatly enlarged iPhone image is literally and figuratively a sign pointing to the rapidly evolving definition of photography.
“I am proud to present #wegohigh as the latest project in Liliana Bloch Gallery’s URBANO public art program.” - Kathy Lovas
#chair is a slightly smaller than actual size lifeguard chair. The chair’s cross braces are printed with popular social media hashtags used to draw attention to important cultural issues affecting women. Binoculars tied to the arms of the chair suggest the duty of a lifeguard, as well as viewers of #chair, to gain a broadened perspective onto the wider world.