The Shifting Body
2018
August 31 – September 21
SITE Sharp
Contributing Artist
Janet Lopez
Exhibition Statement as Preserved in the SUGS/SITE Archives:
The Shifting Body displays works by Janet Lopez (BFA 2019), a native Chicagoan hailing from the city’s Southwest side.The exhibition tackles the dual identity of the shifting body and its ability to seamlessly maneuver in and out of marginalized and institutional spaces. Through the politics of Spanglish, Chicanx ska-punk performance, nostalgia and collected trash this exhibition manifests the complexities of identity and cultural crossing.
Programming
August 30, 4:15 – 6:00PM
Leroy Neiman Center Lobby
Lost Traditions and Dyeing with the Artist
September 18, 4:00 – 7:00PM
Leroy Neiman Center Lobby
Exhibition Material
The Shifting Body displays work by Janet Lopez (BFA 2019), a native Chicagoan hailing from the city’s Southwest Side. The exhibition tackles the dual identity of the shifting body and its ability to seamlessly maneuver in and out of marginalized and institutional spaces. Through the politics of Spanglish, Chicanx ska-punk performance, nostalgia and collected trash this exhibition manifests the complexities of identity and cultural crossings.
Gallery Takeaway
