Presence
An Exhibition at the Old Stone House & Washington Park
Katherine Gressel, Curator
Opening reception: Thursday, February 6, 2020, 7-9 p.m.
Exhibition Dates: February 6 - April 6, 2020
Location: 336 Third Street (between 4th and 5th avenues), Park Slope, Brooklyn
Overview
Brooklyn, NY: From February 6 through April 6, 2020, the Old Stone House & Washington Park (OSH) will host Presence, an exhibition exploring the evolution of artist Alicia Grullón’s socially-engaged work over 15+ years. Grullón describes her performances, both live or for photography or video, as “critiques of the politics of presence – an argument for the inclusion of disenfranchised communities in political and social spheres.” By inserting her own body in spaces “that have historically not been meant for [her] or designed so [she has] little control over how [she is] represented in them,” Grullón aims to disrupt mainstream historical and cultural narratives. This includes collecting and performing the stories of individuals whose voices might otherwise be absent. Her interventions have included public spaces, cultural and academic institutions, the dominant history of the United States, government policy, environmentalism, feminism, the United Nations, and the mass media. Join the artist and OSH contemporary curator Katherine Gressel for the opening reception on Thursday, February 6, from 7-9 p.m.