For many years, we have worked together to build places for exploring the erotic, for meeting Eros, within ourselves and others. And we have seen the transformation that happens when people are allowed (encouraged) to encounter and Reveal true, authentic selves.
We have built places that not only tolerate who we really are, but go further and accept who we are. And go further even, and celebrate our true essence.
How can we know, really know, who we are if we keep so much hidden? How can we move freely, heartily through life while carrying the burdens of “unspeakable” secrets?
We cannot fully love and profoundly affect our world, until we have met our real selves.
And so, we offer Reveal as a promise and an invitation. Let us show you who we are, and perhaps you will reveal yourselves to us, too. We would be honored.
Through art, let us reveal to you some possibilities. Let our artists lay a welcome mat; come explore–the light & dark, the soft & hard, the profane & profound.
Stare, gawk, study, giggle. Stay as long as you dare, dare yourself to stay longer–past comfort, and back again.
We bring you Seattle Erotic Art Festival to use as your bridge to authentic selves.
Reveal. Because Eros’s love is in you, and we want you to know it.
Through art, let us meet each other, and ourselves.
With love and honor,
Sophia Iannicelli and Leila Anasazi
Seattle Erotic Art Festival 2014