chloe chiasson: keep left at the fork

13 october 2023 - 17 march 2024

described by the artist as an imaginative drive down the main street of a small southern town, the sculptural paintings present idealistic visions of rural-bred teens and young adults taking ownership of storefronts, backyards and riverside parking lots. chiasson lays before us the trappings of nostalgia as it appears for most southerners, while challenging us to consider a rewritten narrative, one that not only includes but celebrates queer identity within this distinct cultural context. permeated by a coexisting sense of anxiety and comfort, keep left at the fork is a testament to the queer experience and a quintessential homecoming for chiasson, reflecting both a memory and a hope.