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Andrew Kuebeck

Joey in Profile Brooch
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Maker

Andrew Kuebeck (b. 1985)

Title

Joey in Profile Brooch

Year

2021

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Dimensions

10.2 x 6.4 x 0.6 cm (4 x 2 1/2 x 1/4 inches)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of The Enamel Arts Foundation

Object Number

2022.56.16

Type

Exhibition History

Brighten Up! Contemporary Enamels
Jun 01, 2024 – Jun 14, 2026

Label copy

Combining his training in both metalsmithing and photography, Andrew Kuebeck uses the enameled surface to illuminate the hidden histories of gay representation. Kuebeck’s photographs are inspired by beefcake photography, which gained popularity following World War II with closeted male audiences. Kuebeck prints photos onto decals that are transferred onto the enameled surface and fired, fusing the image. 

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Tombstone

Andrew Kuebeck (b. 1985)
Joey in Profile Brooch, 2021
Silver, fine silver, enamel, and photo transfer
10.2 x 6.4 x 0.6 cm (4 x 2 1/2 x 1/4 inches)
Gift of The Enamel Arts Foundation 2022.56.16

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