Weebles Wobble But They Don’t Fall Down
2017
August 30 – September 22
SITE Sharp
Contributing Artists
Elaine Hsu and Brick
Exhibition Statement as Preserved in the SUGS/SITE Archives:
Weebles Wobble But They Don’t Fall Down revolves around the idea of playground politics and seriousness of play and the self-sustaining self-governing structures established by kids from the rules and regulations of play. Resident experts Brick and Elaine ride the magic school bus all the way to the Chuck E Cheese Modern Wing that doubles as this exhibition.
Programming
September 8, 4:00-7:00 PM
SITE Sharp
Ongoing
SITE Sharp
Running parallel to the show is a donation drive to Burnham Elementary School. Drop off new and gently used school supplies at the Leroy Nieman Center during regular gallery hours for limited edition prizes.
September 16, 2017, 4:15-5:45 PM
Arvey Field, Grant Park
Weebles Wobble But They Don’t Fall Down revolves around the idea of “playground politics.” Playground politics refers to the seriousness of play and the self-sustaining, self-governing structures established by kids that carry over from the rules and regulations of play. Join Brick and Elaine, resident experts in playground politics, for a kickball game at the 2017 SAIC Field Day. Bring all your friends and foes!