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VCU MFA Group Exhibition, Richmond, VA
MFA Group Show, 2023 Fall
822 W Broad St, Richmond, VA
Not Seeing Until You See is a multifaceted book blending puzzles, artistic exploration, and archival research. It invites curious readers on an interpretational journey of their own. Steganography, the art of hiding messages within accessible information, has evolved from clandestine communication to modern applications. The panopticon, conceived by Jeremy Bentham in the 18th century, raised questions of power and surveillance, echoing in today's 'liquid surveillance' era described by David Lyon. Secret languages, like 'lavender linguistics', serve social functions, uniting communities and offering protection. This book explores the diverse manifestations of secret languages, from written scripts to slang, and offers a visual reinterpretation of steganography, encouraging readers to embrace ambiguity and unknowing."