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| CRAFTED
April 6 – 27
Opening Reception: April 6, 8 – 11 pm
Featuring performance by Ryan Kelly
TEMP Art Space is pleased to announce CRAFTED an exhibition featuring the work of eight artists who use various specialized technical skills – including carpentry, sewing, embroidery, and draping – to produce art. Artists include: Max Colby, Raul de Nieves, Eddie Kang, Ryan Kelly, Alex Posen, Shan Raoufi, Reid Strelow, and Elizabeth Tubergen.
Taking its cue from the historical celebration of objets d’art, CRAFTED asserts the importance of artisanal skills and aesthetics of beauty within contemporary artistic practice to convey emotion, meaning, and purpose. This exhibition is curated by TEMP co-founders Alex Ahn and Ari Lipkis.
Opening Night Performance
Playing the role of the iconic Superman, Ryan Kelly clumsily constructs the hero’s headquarters in his piece Fortress of Solitude. By making acting out the ordinary job of construction, Kelly presents the difficulty of craft while commenting on the limits of those we idolize.
Featured Artists:
Max Colby
Raul de Nieves
Eddie Kang
Ryan Kelly
Alex Posen
Shan Raoufi
Reid Strelow
Elizabeth Tubergen |
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