During an artist residency at Punctum Inc, Jonathon Harris investigated the history of the pink triangle as a symbol of Queer repression and Queer pride. He documented his physical reactions as a series of photographs involving three specially created performance objects/installations. Each focusing on: liberation, orientation or reclamation.
Using the persona of the Bouffon, Jonathon used his own physicality and that of the objects to determine a series of pratfalls, stumbles and actions that place the object and its historical references against the performer, and vice versa.
The resulting works are not just documentation but a testament to Queer history.
Jonathon, a trained live and installation artist has collaborated with a diverse range of artists and performers internationally. His works have been showcased at venues such as: The Institute of Contemporary Arts, London, MyArt, Ukraine, and the Berry Campbell Gallery, New York - as well as performing with Sarah CrowEST in 2023 at the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne.