Vexillologies, PlatteForum Gallery, Denver, CO, 2021
Vexillologies is an exhibition of collaborative work created by artist Steven Frost and the 2021 ArtLab Interns as part of the PlatteForum Artist’s Residency Program. This exhibition features weavings, flags, and other textiles that consider collective design, and community representation. Using design principles established by the North American Vexillological Society, Frost worked with ArtLab Interns to design a flag for PlatteForum in honor of their new location at the Savoy on Curtis Park. The flag was inspired by LGBTQIA+ symbols, the ArtLab community, and the Denver City Flag (which was created by a high school senior in 1926). Frost also collaborated with ArtLab interns on a series of collectively made textiles constructed from upcycled clothing, found materials, and yarn. These pieces are accompanied by textile works and Frost's large-scale weaving, the Mile High Pride Flag which they were commissioned to make for the city of Denver in 2020 as part of the show, Queer City of the Plains.