Scott Scheidly Creates Pink Portraits of Hypermasculine Men for a Solo Show at Hashimoto Contemporary

Scheidly paints portraits of men like Hitler and John Wayne in ways that challenge your perception of masculinity.

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As a sequel to last year's sold out "Pinks" show, Scott Scheidly returns to Hashimoto Contemporary with a new collection of paintings that blend masculine imagery with colors that are often perceived as feminine.

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Scheidly paints portraits of evil leaders throughout history and other manly men from pop culture (including John Wayne, Yoda, and a Tusken Raider), using pinks and purples to create a bit of humor while also challenging the viewers' definition of masculinity. Hitler looks a lot less menacing in a purple shirt and plaid suit with a Playboy pin, but his appearance doesn't make him any less of a tyrant. Some of the paintings are a bit controversial (Vladimir Putin probably wouldn't appreciate the pride earrings and pink fur), but the questions that the exhibition raises are important ones.

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"Pinks 2" opens on Oct. 4 and runs through Oct. 24. For more info, head to the Hashimoto Contemporary website.

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