01 Nov 2012

'Resonance and Repetition' at EFA Project Space

EFA Project Space is pleased to present Resonance and Repetition, a group exhibition featuring work by Hector Arce-Espasas, Ion Arregui, Bestué-Vives, Sara Deraedt, Aleksandra Domanović, Steffani Jemison, Katja Mater, Pedro Neves Marques, and Julia Spínola.

Resonance is the capacity of a system to be perturbed --much like a glass of milk when exposed to salt. It speaks to how entities (whether human beings, things, social systems or ideas) act upon each other according to local conditions. Repetition, on the other hand, allows us to think about an entity's stability over time-- either through a focus on affinities, resemblances or even disappearances. When put together, resonance and repetition present a strange case for an object's autonomy while simultaneously being open to impact, and be affected by, its environment. By joining these two terms, this exhibition prioritizes dynamic networks of assemblages and analyzes contemporary life as a set of changing conditions. Instead of looking at how humans represent things, Resonance and Repetition considers things and the varying roles they may play in specific moments.

Resonance and Repetition, organized by curatorial office Rivet, is the second iteration of a research and exhibition project related to the notion of resonance. Simultaneous to Resonance and Repetition, Rivet presents a parallel exhibition and program, Resonance, at the Goethe-Institut New York's Wyoming Building in the East Village (October 26 - December 16, 2012).

Related Events:
Thursday, November 15 - Performative event around Pedro Neves Marques's text 'The Anonymous Life of Patek Philippe'
Wednesday, December 12 - A repetition-inspired gallery walk-through with the curators and the exhibition's NYC-based artist

For press inquiries, please contact Michelle Levy, Director of EFA Project Space by email at michelle@efanyc.org.

EFA Project Space, a program of the Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts, was launched in September 2008 with a focus on the investigation of the creative process, aiming to provide dynamic exchanges between artists, cultural workers, and the public. The Project Space presents exhibitions and programs in collaboration with a diverse range of organizations, curators and artists to provide a comprehensive and critical perspective on creative practices. A major aspect of the program's development is ongoing outreach to the myriad individuals and institutions effectively shaping culture today.

Rivet was founded in 2010 by Sarah Demeuse and Manuela Moscoso. The office focuses on long-term collaborations with artists and on research that takes shape in different formats, from conversations, small circle reading groups, writing and workshops, to exhibitions. www.rivet-rivet.net

This exhibition has been made possible with the generous support of The Mondriaan Foundation and Spain Culture New York-Consulate General of Spain: member of the network Spain Arts & Culture.