Artists Talk
Sunday April 7th 4-6pm! Free!
Join us for a captivating artist talk featuring three exceptional artists moderated by James Britt
Waste Scenes by Maia Chao and Fred Schmidt-Arenales:
Dive into the world of "Waste Scenes," a two-channel video installation born at the RAIR residency in Philadelphia. Maia Chao's interdisciplinary approach weaves original performances, observational dump footage, and digitized found media into a poignant exploration of post-industrial detritus and failed neoliberal visions.
Tinker Tape Tedium by Lea Devon Sorrentino:
Step into the whimsical realm of Lea Devon Sorrentino's solo exhibition, "Tinker Tape Tedium." This installation transforms mundane tasks into a celebratory spectacle, blending trauma, humor, and the choreography of everyday life. Witness the intersection of absurdity and stability as mundane moments take center stage.
Sound Sculptures by Raúl Romero:
Experience the mesmerizing sound sculpture and installation work of Raúl Romero, a Puerto Rican-American artist based in Philadelphia. Inspired by the migration of sound and reimagined origins of instruments, Romero's work meditates along the margins of perceived sound, using nature as a guiding resource.
🗣️ Moderated by James Britt:
Our discussion will be expertly guided by the insightful James Britt, providing a unique perspective on the artistic processes, inspirations, and journeys of Maia Chao, Lea Devon Sorrentino, and Raúl Romero.
Don't miss this chance to delve into the creative minds behind these thought-provoking exhibitions. Join us for an evening of artistic exploration, moderated by James Britt!
ARTIST BIOS:
Maia Chao is an interdisciplinary artist who works collaboratively in performance, video, and social practice. She is co-creator of the social practice project, Look at Art. Get Paid. Chao has received commissions from The Shed, MoMA Education, SMFA Tufts University Galleries, and The New School. She has completed residencies at Pioneer Works and the Fine Arts Work Center, among others. She was named a 2022-23 Pew Fellow and attended the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture in 2023. In 2024, she will be Public Artist in Residence at Times Square Arts and developing a commission for the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden’s 50th Anniversary. She is a member of the Philadelphia art collective and DIY space, Vox Populi, and teaches at Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA).
Lea Devon Sorrentino (she/her) is a multimedia and performance artist based in Philadelphia. Her practice uses autoethnography to understand the contradictions of American success. Her work employs humor and popular culture to create uncanny experiences to connect with audiences. Lea has exhibited her work nationally and internationally and her work encompasses installation, video, service aesthetics, thoughtful writing, and performance. These endeavors had her named among the “Artists to Watch″ by the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, MN.
Sorrentino is a member of the Vox Populi collective in Philadelphia and has attended several artists’ residencies– most recently the NARS foundation in Brooklyn, NY. She has developed and produced podcasts, written mini-series and works with Reclaim Philadelphia. She received her Bachelor of Arts at Temple University, Tyler School of Art and a Masters Degree at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
Raúl Romero is a Puerto Rican-American Artist based in Philadelphia, PA. He works in sound, sculpture, installation and performance.