Surveillance
dal 8/4/2009 al 15/5/2009
Segnalato da
Yasmine Chatila
Tomory Dodge
Jeffrey Gibson
Charles Harlan
Shin il Kim
Caitlin Maloney
Angelo Plessas
Rachel D. Vancelette
8/4/2009
Surveillance
Affirmation Arts, New York
Group exhibition. In recent years the continual bombardment of virtual information has radically transformed the world, and the seven artists on display are among those who are constantly redefining its boundaries and content. Curated by Rachel D. Vancelette.
curated by Rachel D. Vancelette
Affirmation Arts is pleased to announce Surveillance, a group show curated by Rachel
D. Vancelette, featuring artists: Yasmine Chatila, Tomory Dodge, Jeffrey Gibson,
Charles Harlan, Shin il Kim, Caitlin Maloney and Angelo Plessas.
"Surveillance" is defined as "close or vigilant watch over someone or something,"
and derives, by way of the French veiller, from the Latin term vigilare, meaning "to
keep watch." Artists have historically been the gatekeepers of society's public
accounts, and today they continue to mirror our daily lives. Whether it is through
the Internet, virtual social networking, photography, painting, or multimedia-based
technologies, artists are always interrupting and interpreting the reality of
today's information age.
Surveillance presents the diverse studio practices of seven artists who remind us
all that they are indeed keeping watch over this explosive and public exchange of
information. In recent years the continual bombardment of virtual information has
radically transformed the world, and these artists are among those who are
constantly redefining its boundaries and content. The necessity and proliferation of
surveillance techniques have become a large part of our everyday lives. Whether or
not our society at large is conscious of these invasions and observations, it is
clear that this diverse group of artists is engaging and addressing these critical
issues.
In an age where the excess of information has produced false, invasive, and
voyeuristic avenues in both the private and public domain, these artists remind us
of the daily observation, private moments, intimate encounters, and public
cyberworld of virtual activities. Multiple conceptual vocabularies of art are coming
full circle with the use of new technologies and materials. These artists are
employing both traditional and nontraditional techniques, evoking a transformative
intervention while providing a gateway for the viewer's engagement.
Opening: Thursday, April 9, 6–8 pm
Affirmation Arts
523 West 37th Street - New York
Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 10am-6pm and Saturdays 11am-5pm.
Free admission