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THE BOYS CLUB (Redacted): Curated by Cortney Connolly

Past exhibition
5 December 2024 - 25 January 2025
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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Padded box with lacquered lid and an embroidered image of Mount Rushmore

NATALIE OCHOA

I Love Mount Rushmore, 2024
Rattan, digital, embroidery, foam, cotton fabric, found
object, and birch wood
23 x 22 x 9.5 in. (Closed)
40 x 22 x 9.5 in (Open)
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“I Love Mount Rushmore” emerged from my fascination with this iconic monument, which I find both ridiculous and overly loud in its tribute to past presidents. Its aggressive display feels...
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“I Love Mount Rushmore” emerged from my fascination with this iconic monument, which I find both ridiculous and overly loud in its tribute to past presidents. Its aggressive display feels unnecessary and is emblematic of how America often markets and presents its history.

In this piece, I aim to pay homage to this national landmark while softening its harshness. At first glance, viewers encounter a shaker-inspired cabinet featuring rattan and a high-gloss wooden door, offering a subtle façade. Upon opening the cabinet, a digitally printed image of Mount Rushmore is revealed, partially obscured by a found image of a hotdog embroidered—an intentional choice to mask the monument's aggression.

The piece's more confrontational nature unfolds when you press the button beside the cabinet. An audio composition plays, blending found TikTok sounds of our national anthem with Kevin James introducing a NASCAR race, overlaid with “Bad to the Bone.” This reflects my view of America as somewhat comical—often taking itself too seriously while being steeped in patriotic fervor.

Ultimately, this work mirrors my own identity. On the surface, it may appear understated, much like me—a first-generation American who looks Colombian but was born and raised in Miami. Inside, I embody the complexities of American identity, showcasing how passion and perspective can reveal the multifaceted nature of what it means to be American.

- Natalie Ochoa
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"The Boys Club (Redacted)," Curated by Cortney Connolly, at Susan Inglett Gallery, NYC. 5 December 2024 - 25 January 2025.
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