Compromising Positions is curated by Aaron Tilford, founder, editor, designer, and publisher of the independent literary art journal Spunk Art & Perspectives. It coincides with the release of Spunk’s 16th issue (also titled Compromising Positions). Work by all the artists in the exhibition appears in the issue. Exhibiting artists Sacha Halona Baumann (IG @sacha_halona_baumann) Jorin Bossen (IG @jorinbossenart) David Daigle (IG @daviddaigle_studio) Delphine Delas (IG @delphine.delas) Michael Epps (IG @michaelepps) Mike Fernandez (IG @ojosexo) James Gilbert (IG @jamesgilbertstudio) Mark Timothy Hayward (IG @marktimothyhayward) Gabriel S. Lopez (IG @gabrielslopez) Randi Matushevitz (IG @randimatushevitzart) Elwyn Palmerton (IG @elwynpalmerton) Alicia Piller (IG @thereal.aliciapiller) Beatrice Schleyer (IG @jujumechanics) HK Zamani (IG @hkzamani_studio) The theme “Compromising Positions” is playfully, and at times pointedly, explored and interpreted throughout the issue and related exhibition, which features collage work by Sacha Halona Baumann and Mike Fernandez; paintings by Jorin Bossen, Mark Timothy Hayward, and Elwyn Palmerton; photography by Michael Epps, Gabriel S. Lopez, and Beatrice Schleyer; sculpture by James Gilbert and Beatrice Schleyer; a drawing by Delphine Delas; mixed media work by David Daigle, Randi Matushevitz, Alicia Piller, and HK Zamani. Spunk Art & Perspectives is an independent literary art journal that has been edited, curated, designed, published, and distributed by founder Aaron Tilford since the early aughts. It has been a platform for independent voices and underrepresented artists for over 20 years. IG @spunkartandperspectives (caption for provided image: Sacha Halona Baumann, Awkward IV, found paper collage on mat board)