Liminal spaces: a visual memoir is a powerful look into the artist’s life and identity. The pieces are present throughout the museum and the scavenger hunt feel fits well with the views into the artist’s childhood and the connections between it and his identity. Harrington‘s work is varied and a beautiful showcase, from the meaning behind a painted canvas edge to the artist’s childhood work from a class at the museum itself, this exhibition is well worth seeing.

Two queer friends of mine and I went to see your exhibit at The Roberson today and I just had to say I was absolutely floored by your work. Not only are the influences of your own childhood implemented in such a genius way, but the way you take the idea of a vintage nuclear family and turn it on it’s head as far as orientation and gender roles really blew me away. It was even more important knowing this amazing art came from a local.

Experiencing this exhibit was a moving reminder to me that while we do need duality for survival (walk versus don’t walk signs, etc.), there’s a cost in forgetting the underlying oneness that unites us all.  The more we identify things as good versus bad, the more we risk hurting someone else, as well as shrinking our own life to one of fear and unhappiness.  This show deepened my understanding in a beautiful, personal, and fun way!

I thoroughly enjoyed Rich‘s “Liminal Spaces” art exhibit. It’s a thought provoking show that challenges the “norms” of what we are expected to adhere to and become, from early childhood on into adulthood. Through his works Rich engages the visitor on his personal journey of self-discovery & reflection with portrayals of family interactions, humor, sadness and whimsy. This show is an act of true courage and heart-full sharing.

I enjoyed learning more about you and your family, your childhood seemed so all-American and sweet as pie. From the multi-media black and white home movies, school books on building character, to the large wall chart with culture language, all of it was so well curated. Your natural gift of warmly communicating shined through and is clearly a reflection on your many talents, to “speak” without always using words is not an easy feat but you nailed it!

What I saw in the exhibit through your journey was what I told my son when he came out – it is important to know and live your truth, whatever that is on any personal topic.  It was a really insightful exhibit and I admire and respect your candor in presenting your truth.