T O L O O K W I T H O U T F E A R

HOOD College, Tatem Art Center401 Rosemont Ave, Frederick, MD 21701

Hodson Gallery, Hood College

Frederick Maryland

JUNE 16 - JULY 11

OPENING RECEPTION JUNE 21 @ 3 PM - 7 PM

ARTIST TALK JUNE 21 @ 5 PM

Artistic expression often serves as a powerful outlet for emotions and experiences. In “To Look Without Fear,” the fusion of various mediums—sculpture, photography, and interactive objects—creates a profound dialogue between the viewer and the creator. Michaels’ work invites us to engage with his journey of personal healing, transforming trauma into a palpable narrative that resonates within us. The installation is not merely observed; it demands our participation and reflection, confronting us with the complexities of life and the necessity of acceptance. This dynamic interplay reveals how art can be both a personal sanctuary and a public commentary, fostering connections and offering solace to those who experience it.

“The works have been a healing process for my personal experience growing up as a gay male. I create because I need to. The works serve as proof of therapy, a process that has kept me alive and transforms trauma into its physical form.”

- JordanRiver Michaels