Me and My Euphorie @ PL130 Gallery at PhotoLounge

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Me and My Euphorie @ PL130 Gallery at PhotoLounge

January 3rd, 2023 by fstop

Lee k Nino Innocencia Sackey

Me and My Euphorie
January 23 — February 25, 2023

Open House Reception, February 3rd, 6-9pm

“It was March 2020 and I had found myself on a never-ending pursuit of joy.

In response to the pandemic, I made it a project for myself to rediscover the feeling of joy amid worldwide sadness. I found a new community of friends and support—and was amazed at their different beliefs, ideas, and perspectives on euphoria.

The purpose of Me and My Euphorie is to show audiences across race, age, disability, and gender that your happiness can come from anywhere. The stories behind this project remind us that what makes you feel euphoric is unique. My friend Crvsh finds euphoria from skating and creating beats whereas my other friend Ellie finds it from reading. Joy can be yourself, your culture, your hobbies (music, cars, reading), your style, being in love, or your chosen family.

The images featured in Me and My Euphorie come from my experience in the Black and Queer communities. The exhibition highlights that it is possible to find joy amid the darkest moments in our lives. Through these images, I hope viewers are reminded of what makes them feel euphoric.”
— Innocencia Sackey, Curator

PL130 Gallery
130 S. 17th St. Philadelphia, PA 19103

Location: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Type: Exhibition

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