Artistic Direction: Joshua Beamish
Saudade presents diverse portraits of romantic relationships which just happen to be homosexual. The work highlights universal components of love, compassion and attraction which exist beyond the lines of gender and orientation. As our world becomes more electronically connected, people never truly disappear from our lives. We have never been more aware of our connection to the feelings that continue to exist after a relationship has ended. Saudade is about the parts of our past that refuse to resolve. It is a reminder that some loves, even those not actualized, may stay with us forever. Dance Tyler Angell, Joshua Beamish, Sean Aaron Carmon, Juan Duarte, Justin Rapaport, Calder White