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The seven cast-concrete figures in Rose B. Simpson’s Counterculture are witnesses—reminders that the natural world is continuously watching humanity. Despite their over ten foot height, the feminine-bodied forms show grace in their vigilance and space taking, carrying necklaces made of ceramic beads instead of taking up weapons. Simpson’s sculptures are traveling to different sites across the country, including the grounds of the Art Preserve, where they will observe the seasons shift from summer to fall and into winter. Their presence…
As a storyteller, Patricia Piccinini gathers information from scientific research and current events to envision genetically and physically adapted organisms. These creatures, predominantly constructed with fiberglass, silicone, and hair, are geared for survival against human impact and rapidly changing environmental conditions. The creatures’ reconfigured bodies and new survival mechanisms hint at possibilities of new earth-dwelling species, modes of resilience, and evolutionary potentials in response to our changing Earth/home. Inspired by local ecosystems, a life-size diorama constructed with recycled materials shelters…
In a newly commissioned multimedia installation, artist Sunny Leerasanthanah uses invasive species as a lens to look at human immigration and xenophobia in the United States. In one video, three actors role-play as American National Park Service rangers and respond to prompts about invasive species. The improvisational performances deconstruct xenophobic ideas and language, using satire as a guiding tool to explore lived experiences and belonging. In a second video, a collection of audio recordings taken in nature accompanies Leerasanthanah’s use…
Part social hour, part show-and-tell, part book club—TL;DR League (Too Long; Didn’t Read) brings the Arts Center’s Considering Kin theme into sharper focus through short-form content such as flash fiction, short films, articles, music, podcasts, and recipes. Each meeting will be led by an artist, writer, or activist who will select conversational material that requires very little preparation. Session 1: Screening of Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am, led by Andrea Chung, Tao Leigh Goffe, and Kelli Morgan Film Screening:…
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Thursdays—New session each month Locations vary FREE Learn more and RSVP at jmkac.org/events Part social hour, part show-and-tell, part book club—TL;DR League (Too Long; Didn’t Read) brings the Arts Center’s Considering Kin theme into sharper focus through short-form content such as flash fiction, short films, articles, music, podcasts, and recipes. Each meeting will be led by an artist, writer, or activist who will select conversational material that requires very little preparation. Screening of Border, led by Patricia Piccinini Film Screening:…
