Deering Spring Contemporary 2019
2019 Deering Spring Contemporary: Tension in 3 Dimensions
As part of the annual Deering Spring Contemporary, Tension in 3 Dimensions offers visitors an opportunity to experience artworks converging on the exploration of gravity and lines in space as they relate to the natural and historic site. Keeping true to Charles’s interests, these artistic renderings, showcasing the cornerstones of physics, merge with physical culture in this installation of the annual show. Participating artists explore how one can creatively interact with space through eight, individual installment projects.
Each project exists in conversation with, or is inspired by, the Deering Estate historic houses and natural grounds. These gravity-defying works invite visitors to explore the grounds, with projects by Felecia Chizuko Carlisle, Felice Grodin, Adam Brent, Carlos Rigau, Kerry Phillips, Brookhart Jonquil, Karen Rifas and artist and curator Ryan Roa. The group exhibition has transformed the estate of one Chicago industrialist and philanthropist into a playground for visitors to engage their senses and contemplate their reality.
The multifaceted suite of projects is complete with performance, environmental installation, sculpture, and more. Felice Grodin exhibited The 9th Ecosystem, a virtual reality projection presented in conjunction with the PAMM (Pérez Art Museum Miami) to challenge visitors to see their effect on the environment. With the help of PAMM assistant curator, Jennifer Inacio and technology and augmented reality solutions provided by Cuseum. Felecia Chizuko Carlisle activated the body with a sunset dance performance, choreographed by Catherine Annie Hollingsworth. In conjunction of stimuli and medium used by featured artist, Tensions in 3 Dimensions saturated each possible avenue to encompass all the senses utilized in 21st century life
