![Creamy treats lick it](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6137f70f942fc363dece2696/1685747827060-3WUD6ALX4V6N4OYCB6UW/creamy%2Btreats%2Bdetail%2Blick%2Bit.jpg)
MIXED SIGNALS - July-September 2023, Grafton regional Gallery
CREAMY TREATS
2023
82cm x 240cm
Repurposed t-shirt, quilting cotton, cotton bamboo batting, sequins, beads, thread, wire.
Contrary to the 1980s advertising campaign for these ice creams it really can be difficult to have a Gaytime on your own. As a closeted kid who was really not sure about what the hell was going on I would never be caught dead eating one of these ice creams, just in case someone figured out who I really was.
The Bubble O’Bill was always the safer choice.
Thankfully, with age and experience I’m now more comfortable with who I am. I’m able to wear the t-shirt and add some sparkle.
![Creamy Treats - embroidery pattern](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6137f70f942fc363dece2696/18fad8f2-74f5-4555-a0a2-ce1c776bc820/creamy+treats+progress+-+embroidery.jpg)
Creamy Treats - embroidery pattern
![Creamy Treats - detail embroidery](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6137f70f942fc363dece2696/2b7cc9e0-cffe-4169-ad16-6c3e058d5b3c/creamy+treats+detail+lick+it.jpg)
Creamy Treats - detail embroidery
![Creamy Treats - progress](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6137f70f942fc363dece2696/3fac181d-0b80-43bc-96a5-d7ec7871445d/creamy+treats+progress+.jpg)
Creamy Treats - progress
![Creamy Treats - progress](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6137f70f942fc363dece2696/2771f9f8-3555-46b4-bc5f-139a2d6fe7f9/creamy+treats+progress+1.jpg)
Creamy Treats - progress