As the name implies Circle Jerk is an ad hoc group of queer artists lending each other a hand.
For “Circle Jerk 2009,” each artist contributed a poster for a total of 16. There is no specific curatorial premise; nonetheless the works connect with a shared attitude. Originally, the posters were clandestinely distributed on the streets. The posters found audiences by chance, provoking questions or reactions, with no didactic component to the street campaign.
Participating artists include Andy Fabo, Brendan Fernandes, Bruce LaBruce, John Greyson, Daryl Vocat, Glenn Ligon, Stephen Andrews, Luis Jacob, David Altmejd, Chris Curreri, John McLachlin, Micah Lexier, Peter Kingstone, Will Munro, Ed Pien, and David Grenier.
Originally produced in an edition of 50, the set of all 16 posters, full colour offset printed, signed and numbered, in custom folio, is now SOLD OUT.
This set of the 16 posters are unnumbered and unsigned.