Aubrey Longley-Cook, Perseus Lira, Matt Lifson, Gabe Medina Mendez, Dakota Noot, Brett Park, Joshua W. Rains, Christopher Anthony Velasco Organized by Surge Witrön Opening Sat, May 31, 7-10 pm Conversation moderated by Miguel Barragan: Sun, Jun 8, 3 pm Tiger Strikes Asteroid Los Angeles (TSA LA) is proud to present THE BOY IS MINE, THE BOY IS MINE, THE BOY IS MINE, THE BOY IS MINE, THE BOY IS MINE, a group exhibition featuring works by Aubrey Longley-Cook, Perseus Lira, Matt Lifson, Gabe Medina Mendez, Dakota Noot, Brett Park, Joshua W. Rains, and Christopher Anthony Velasco. On view from May 31 through June 22, 2025, we will also host a conversation with the artists on June 8, moderated by Miguel Barragan, Assistant Director of Student Success and Curriculum and Clinical Assistant Professor at ASU FIDM. THE BOY IS MINE draws inspiration from the iconic 1998 hit song by Brandy and Monica, which tells the story of a heated exchange between two women vying for the love of the same man. While rooted in a story of romantic rivalry and possessiveness, the phrase “the boy is mine” also evokes broader themes of ownership, exclusivity, and desire. This exhibition uses that cultural touchpoint to examine the layered dynamics of love, relationships, competition, and self-realization. For the curator, the song held deep personal significance during their formative years—and now, it becomes a lens through which to reflect on those experiences with renewed perspective. The artworks by the eight artists in this exhibition speak to a queer framework and the broader diasporas of intersecting, often marginalized communities. Through carefully chosen material and imagery, the exhibition captures moments of pleasure, pain, intimacy, and spatial tension between characters and objects. Playful, vibrant color palettes are set against ominous, often harsh landscapes—creating a striking contrast that redefines ideas of ownership, desire, and shared experience through a queer lens. It’s no coincidence that this exhibition opens during Pride Month. Through the embrace of song and layered queer narratives, THE BOY IS MINE celebrates the many facets of lived experience.