The Well Space: The Trophy Room: Joe Cotgrave, BTM
Date: 16.9.16 - 26.9.16
Time: All Day
Location: The Well Space, 2 Roscoe Street, Liverpool, L1 2SX
Joseph Cotgrave – BTM
16.09.2016 – 26.09.2016
PV – 16.09.2016 7pm
‘BTM’ or bottom defines a gay male’s role sexually, frequently used on ‘Grindr’, a gay online dating platform.
Utilising ‘Grindr’ as a database of research, Cotgrave is able to translate an array of language into visual semiotics.
The installation parodies the role gay men, himself included, take when using the app. Challenging sexual norms, whilst highlighting the ways gay men are sexually active, in today’s digitally saturated culture.
Opens Friday 16th September: 7pm
Open Saturday & Sunday: 7-9pm
View by appointment between 19th & 29th: info@thetrophyroom.org
