MinerAlert
MinerAlert
November 10, 2011 - January 21, 2012
Project Space
Co-curated by Therese Bauer (Lecturer, Department of Art).
Christian Pardo Herrera (BFA student, Department of Art),
and Karina Tovar (BFA student, Department of Art)
Rubin Center contact: Kerry Doyle
The title of this exhibition reflected both artists interest in the conduction of energy. In the case of Eibenschutz, the landscape and her own body were the conductors of a vital life force as evidenced in her series of drawings titled hipotesis de lava, two animations Panoramica I and Panoramica II, and secuencia 16mm a series of photos documenting one of the artists dance-based performances. In Muozs series E-S-Q-U-E-M-A-T-I-C-O-S, mechanical components attached to the surfaces of her stitched images conducted electrical currents through the works creating sounds of various pitches. The diagram-like character of her imagery reinforces the notion of flowing energy. Line, the most basic form of drawing, was the conductor that united the concepts of both artists. The line in Muozs work became apparent through audience interaction and formalized a visual and sensory connection. Eibenschutz attempted to show the viewer that the line is not just a static form but instead can be an active representation of an event whether it is demonstrated physically in a performance or metaphorically in a drawing.
Galia Eibenschutz(b. 1970 Mexico City; resides Mexico City) combines her training in both dance and visual arts to create performances that engage the body in drawing and mark-making with rhythmic fluidity. The wide variety of practices that comprise her work include performance, dance, video, animation and drawing. She has exhibited and performed in Mexico Citys Museum of Modern Art, Carrillo Gil Museum, MUCA (University Museum of Contemporary Art) at The National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), MACO Museum Oaxaca, Museum of the Palacio de Bellas Artes, Arte ExTeresa and otherss
Galia Eibenschutz (b. 1970 Mexico City; resides Mexico City; resides Mexico City) uses drawing, embroidery and electronic components in interactive large-scalse pieces that juztapose traditional handicrafts with technical diagrams and materials. Her work articulates an interest and exploration in art, design, illustration and electronic media, and is characterized by an interest in the interplay between material forms and social discourse. Muñoz has exhibited in museums and galleries around the world including;The Museum of Mexico City, Ex Teresa Contemporary Art, Johanathan LeVine Gallery New York, Fingered Gallery New York, and Billy Shire Fine Arts Los Angeles. She studied law at The National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and Visual Arts in the New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts.
