Lark Chang-Yeh: Asparagus @ Water Closet Gallery
San Francisco-based artist Lark Chang-Yeh collaborates with curator Kate Ortega and trans-owned and operated noise shack and gallery Bric-A-Brac on their first solo show, Asparagus. The show takes place in a fully functional bathroom and DIY gallery space called Water Closet. While much of trans discourse centers on gendered bathroom politics and the policing of who can pee where, Asparagus pays homage to underground networks of trans knowledge exchange, which has taught many trans masculine people how to stand to pee, grow their T-dick, pack, and experience pleasure. Asparagus doesn’t take itself too seriously; it is an experimental invention that pushes the button of white wall gallery spaces into spaces that are public, contested, and filthy.
Trans curator/artist team Kate Ortega and Lark Chang-Yeh are excited to celebrate the opening of Asparagus on Thursday, July 9th, from 6-8 pm at 178 Leland Ave, San Francisco. Light bites of grilled asparagus will be served. They invite guests to dress accordingly with lush, verdant stalks of asparagus in mind.