Composite Internet Boyfriend
Composite Internet Boyfriend
Show Documentation
After an eleven-year relationship ends, Jaime Raybin downloads a dating app. The work in her show, “Composite Internet Boyfriend,” is an autobiographical narrative that includes personal writing (handwritten directly on the gallery walls), and watercolor illustrations.
The writing jumps between the real world and speculation about the person on the other end of the conversation. The work explores the nature of loneliness and a longing for connection.
It also includes extended interactions with fake profiles of celebrities.
During my time on Tinder, I began to converse with a guy posing as Lionel Richie.
He eventually revealed himself to be Mark, a married 48-year old with 4 boys.
We met in person for the first time at my opening reception.
The work largely deals with my breakup from Ken, who had been my boyfriend for eleven years.
"Bob Ross" was invited but did not attend the opening.
Exhibited
2015 Composite Internet Boyfriend, 40AU, Nashville, TN
2015 Handmade and Bound, Watkins College of Art, Design & Film, Nashville, TN
Thanks to Stephen Zerne, Megan Kelley, and David Raybin for documenting the opening.