New Growth :: The Land is a Spectrum_Wed, March 15, 2023, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens 3251 South Miami Avenue Miami, FL 33129
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vizcaya-late-new-growth-tickets-519178515917
An artist takeover with [dNASAb] curated by Rev. Houston R. Cypress, from the Otter Clan of the Miccosukee Tribe, is an artist showcase that honors
the diversity of creative expressions that take their inspiration
from the varied landscapes of the Everglades.
He embraces a hemispheric and global conception of indigeneity –
from the Pointed Land, to Turtle Island, and Abya Yala – by
inviting South Florida’s newest nonprofit Voices of the River
of Grass to celebrate the roster of artists that they
represent.Featured Artists:_Camisha
Cedartree, Amaris Cruz-Guerrero, Rev. Houston Cypress,
Gunny, Aaliyah Johnson, Lisette Morales McCabe, Mae’anna
Osceola-Hart, Alejandra Rubio, Daniel Tommie, Cayla Willie.
Sauntering throughout the gardens will be an exaltation of textile
arts coordinated by Miccosukee artist, Renée Manyari, Otter
Clan, Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida.
Artist [dNASAb] will illuminate and animate the transition
from day to night during the golden hours of sunset at Vizcaya.
The artist presents video sculptural interventions in the Main
House/Grand Foyer of the Vizcaya Museum, as well as an
augmentation of the magnificent Gardens via a “school” of
free-hanging sculptural works reflecting in the tranquil water
features of Vizcaya.
Rev. Houston R. Cypress, Otter Clan, will unify the
tableaux with a sonic tapestry composed of spoken word and hybrid
sounds that invite us to enrich our practice of Deep Listening.
Ultimately, the notion of reciprocity underpins the work of all
the artists, thereby inviting our visitors to become participants
in the broader movement of reconciliation and environmental
conservation.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vizcaya-late-new-growth-tickets-519178515917
[dNASAb] / @dnasab
“Presenting works from an ongoing series titled “Faux Ecologies
/ the Anthropocene gardens + Artificial reefs of the
Nature-verse” which are hyper-mediated sculptures of reclaimed
materials inspired by the growth of natural ecosystems. The
Vizcaya Museum provides the perfect platform to showcase my
illuminated sculptures, which are not only visually stunning but
also convey an important message about the need for conservation
and preservation. I am particularly drawn to the dichotomy
between the materials used in the Vizcaya estate and those found
in the waste-gyre of hyper-consumption and planned obsolescence.
By integrating my art into the estate and gardens, I aim to
create a dialogue that raises awareness about the importance of
conservation and sustainable living. My sculptures, made from
reclaimed materials, such as marine debris, dead corals,
sea-fans and sponges I find decaying on the beach will be
juxtaposed against the pristine beauty of the architecture and
gardens; which were predominantly made with the calcified
fossils of dead corals; creating a visually stunning contrast
and synergy that is sure to spark conversation. I believe that
this collaboration will result in a powerful and inspiring
exhibition that engages visitors and promotes a deeper
understanding of the relationship between art, history, and the
environment.”
