A Preservation of Character
showing August 6th through September 28th
artist talk on Friday, August 22nd at 6pm
“I long to see the world as I once did. I long to feel the world as I once did.
In A Preservation of Character I use the act of removal to incite vulnerability. I remove my clothing, a physical layer of protection. I remove the hair from my head, a totem of gender. I attempt to let go of protective behavior, expression, and thought. What I feel shields me from danger in the outside world has become a part of who I present myself as.
Here I am neighbored only by textures, shapes, and light, leaving me to observe and interact with myself. Who am I without these defenses?
This is an exercise in honesty, and a longing for innocence. These are intimate moments of self reflection, and are presented to the viewer out of a need to share unguarded experience.”
~Megan Sinclair
Megan Sinclair is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in analog self-portrait photography that delves into the interconnectedness of body, mind, and environment. Through her work, she uses vulnerability and imagemaking as tools for processing and navigating personal trauma. Megan constructs in home sets, curating intimate spaces where distractions are minimized and self-expression feels safe.
A 2020 graduate of California State University, Sacramento, with a Bachelor’s degree in Photography, Megan’s projects have since been showcased internationally. Her work communicates emotional narratives and invites viewers into a dialogue about resilience.
She currently resides in Oregon, where she continues to create work that encourages a more open conversation of the human experience.