"Art is Business" “EXPERIMENTALISM” Painting Photography and Process
New Works by artist
L. K. Akinremi, Cesar Conde, LaDiPo Famodu,
July 19, 2019 - August 9th, 2019
Opening July 19th, 5pm
Join us on BlogTalkRadio "Creative Conversation" for a candid conversation with three Chicago artists each presenting critical thought and expressing experimentalism in their artwork.
The specific question I want to press is what are some ways we define "Experimental-ism", while we exam the state of our environment? Each has thought critically about experimentalism in their art practice and what that means.
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“EXPERIMENTALISM”
Painting Photography and Process
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| Photography @Larissa Kim Akinremi |
In Physics, the black body is defined as an object that absorbs all electromagnetic radiation that falls into it. It can radiate any wavelength of energy. In America and around the world, the Black Body is a vessel of beauty and wonderment. It is magnetic. It has been sold, is for sale, is revered, sought after, despised, copied, and used as a source of entertainment and pleasure. The Black Body is perceived differently through the lens when emotion is evoked; through speech, anger, happiness and through triumphant times. Larissa Kim Akinremi uses nature as an experiment to showcase the Black Body in outdoor landscapes.
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| Creating Abstract-yet-Human-like Wire Figures @ LaDiPo |
Experimentalism to me represents the process of learning by doing - a pedagogy I apply to both my scientific work and artistic practice. As a materials researcher, I am eager to find the potential in products deemed as waste to other industries and incorporate them into the concrete. As an artist, I’ve discovered my own personal style in creating abstract-yet-human-like wire figures. Through exaggerated gestures, these figures greet each other and activate every object they encounter. LaDiPo Famodu.
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August 6th, 11am
Experimentalism - "Of Human Survival Series" is a body of work influence by Michelle Alexander's book "The New Jim Crow" regarding mass incarceration of black and brown bodies. As an artist who deals with social issues, I started using endangered species juxtaposed with black and brown bodies to serve as a bridge to a conversation of difficult issues. Black and brown bodies are also endangered due to unbalanced systemic racism in the justice system. The lively colors of these animals and insects soften the pathway to a difficult conversation, it’s a commentary on both racial inequality and climate change and who suffers the consequences of both. Cesar Conde
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BlogTalkRadio Interview Questions to contemplate
"WE ONLY THINK WHEN WE ARE CONFRONTED WITH PROBLEMS.” Do you agree with this statement? Why or Why not?
“Learning is the ability to reflect on the experience, to make sense of what came our way, and to grow personally and socially as a result.”
EXPERIMENTALISM is largely centered on the human experience. Universal education was the key to teaching people how to abandon their habits and think creatively.
EXPERIMENTALISM
”WE ONLY THINK WHEN WE ARE CONFRONTED WITH PROBLEMS.” Do you agree with this statement? Why or Why not?
Reference:
American Philosopher, Psychologist, and Education Reformer
-As a Philosopher: What is LEARNING?
