{"id":15132,"date":"2016-07-22T15:30:15","date_gmt":"2016-07-22T19:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.audiofemme.com\/?p=15132"},"modified":"2019-11-28T17:20:29","modified_gmt":"2019-11-28T22:20:29","slug":"catch-our-featured-event-of-the-week-on-726-at-the-untitled-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.audiofemme.com\/catch-our-featured-event-of-the-week-on-726-at-the-untitled-space\/","title":{"rendered":"EVENT OF THE WEEK: LIFEFORCE – A Group Show of 24 Female Artists Curated by Kelsey and R\u00e9my Bennett @ The Untitled Space"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Bourgeoning art gallery, The Untitled Space<\/a> will be launching a group show on 7\/26 featuring the work of 24 female artists curated by Kelsey and\u00a0R\u00e9my Bennett<\/a><\/strong>. The show will run through 8\/6 and is absolutely not to be missed.<\/p>\n

Peep below for more info!!<\/p>\n

LIFEFORCE<\/strong><\/p>\n

A\u00a0Group Show of 24 Female Artists
\nCurated by Kelsey and R\u00e9my Bennett<\/p>\n

DATES: July 26 \u2013 August 6, 2016<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Opening Reception:<\/strong>\u00a0Tuesday, July 26th 6:00pm \u2013 9:00pm<\/span><\/p>\n

Artists & curators to be in attendance<\/p>\n

Contact for RSVP:\u00a0events@untitled-space.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Exhibit On View<\/strong>: July 27 \u2013 August 6<\/span> | 12pm \u2013 6pm<\/span><\/p>\n

THE UNTITLED SPACE GALLERY<\/strong>
\n45 Lispenard Street Unit 1W NYC 10013<\/p>\n

The Untitled Space<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Indira Cesarine<\/strong>\u00a0are pleased to present\u00a0LIFEFORCE<\/strong><\/a>, an all female group show that explores the feminine in the context of a genderless future curated by sisters\u00a0Kelsey and R\u00e9my Bennett<\/strong>. Inspired by Donna Haraway\u2019s essay,\u00a0A Cyborg Manifesto<\/em>, the feminist science fiction and Afrofurturists of the 1970s; the exhibit will feature performance, sculpture, painting, comics, and photography that aim to re code normative expectations celebrating the LIFEFORCE that is beyond human matter and closer to it\u2019s essence. The work focuses on the all encompassing power of \u201cthe female\u201d on both physical and metaphysical levels- transcending constructs of race and gender, reclaiming representation, & exploring intersections with science & technology.<\/p>\n

Exhibiting artists include:<\/strong> Exhibiting artists include:<\/strong>\u00a0Amanda Turner Pohan, Aria McManus, Chiara Girimonti, Elizabeth Ilsley, Fahren Feingold, Hein Koh, Jeanette Hayes, Jessica Stoller, Jo Shane, Juno Calypso, Kelsey Bennett, Maggie Dunlap, Maisie Cousins, Monica Garza, Nadia Lee Cohen, Nicole Nadeau, Panteha Abareshi, Parker Day, Raine Trainor, R\u00e9my Bennett, Sam Cannon, Signe Pierce, Tafv Sampson, and Taira Rice.<\/p>\n

Stemming from fears of female dominance, throughout history strong women have been depicted as evil or monstrous; from Salome in The Bible to Medusa. The artists in this exhibit reclaim these grotesque depictions with defiance and a sense of humor; satirizing traditionalism and standards of feminine allure.\u00a0By choosing fantasy and irreverence over realism the future of the feminine is birthed. In these vivid utopias and dystopias, the viewer is invited to play with social possibilities that are otherwise deemed impossible by the culture of fear that has reigned in the past.<\/p>\n

\u201cI strive to depict not just the physical, but also the complex. I often depict my subjects as monsters or aliens in order to satirize the traditional ideals of femininity.\u201d \u2013Artist Taira Rice<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cI am inspired by all things gross and human\u2026 my work challenges the misogynistic ideals of beauty. By working in a hedonistic way, I make work that is erotic, visceral and always inspired by the fluidity of sexuality and gender\u2026I like to create beautiful satisfying images from disgusting mess.\u201d \u2013 Artist Maisie Cousins<\/em><\/p>\n

ABOUT THE CURATORS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sister curatorial team Kelsey and R\u00e9my Bennett have been creating art together since they were children. When Kelsey started taking photos at the age of 12, R\u00e9my, who later became an actor and filmmaker was always her subject. It was only natural for them to continue working creatively together throughout their lives.\u00a0Their professional collaborations include the group show “Glory Hole” at Springbreak Art Fair that was featured as the “Top 5\/Must See” shows by\u00a0The Gothamist<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0W Magazine,<\/em>\u00a0solo shows “War Wagon by B Thom Stevenson”, “Last Chance Salon” for artist Heather Morgan, and “Another You” for the Lu Magus gallery.\u00a0Kelsey\u2019s artwork has been shown in solo and group shows in New York, LA, and London and she recently curated a show featured in the Todd Solondz film,\u00a0Weiner Dog<\/em>. She has contributed to\u00a0Interview Magazine, Dazed, Polyester Zine<\/em>, and\u00a0VICE<\/em>. R\u00e9my Bennett wrote and stars in her directorial debut feature film\u00a0Buttercup Bill<\/em>\u00a0that will be released in the U.S. in 2016.<\/p>\n

Recent press on Kelsey and R\u00e9my Bennett:\u00a0i-D Magazine<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0Nylon<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0LadyGunn<\/a>,<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Dazed<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

ABOUT THE UNTITLED SPACE<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

Founded in 2014 by Indira Cesarine, The Untitled Space gallery features an ongoing curation of exhibits of emerging and established contemporary artists exploring conceptual framework and boundary pushing ideology through mediums of painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, video and performance art. The gallery is committing to exploring new ideas vis-\u00e0-vis traditional and new mediums and highlights a program of “Women in Art” as well as special events aligned with our creative vision.
\nRecent press:\u00a0Huffington Post<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0AnOther<\/a>,\u00a0Vice The Creators Project,\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>Bullett<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0ArtReport<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

For more information visit online:\u00a0http:\/\/untitled-space.com\/lifeforce-group-show\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

For more information please contact:\u00a0info@untitled-space.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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