Vojislav Radovanović: Fables from the Valley in Between

Vojislav Radovanović: Fables from the Valley in Between brings together paintings, sculptures, video, and installations from two recent bodies of work that are defined by themes of queer sanctuary, mythic storytelling, and transformative symbolism.

In his Bird Circuit series, Radovanović draws upon the history of mid-20th century queer bars with bird-inspired names. This hidden network of sites offering refuge and resistance in cities like Los Angeles and New York is reimagined through whimsical dreamscapes rich with avian imagery and vibrant colors. Spanning multiple joined canvases, the paintings feature human and animal figures merging with landscapes.Layers of symbolism are covered with new paint and selectively scraped away to reveal traces of what came before. This act of concealment and revelation reflects his broader conceptual investigation of visibility and transformation.

Where Bird Circuit portrays imaginary landscapes shaped by migration, resilience, and the search for belonging, works from the Playground at The AbandonedChapel series extend this inquiry into personal mythology. Originally created as part of a site-specific installation in the rubble of an abandoned school in the AntelopeValley, these works transform the materials and stories of the region into symbolic tales of metamorphosis, healing, and renewal. Together, the exhibition's two series weave real and imagined histories into a narrative exploring queer identity, mental health, and community.