Video Corpo–an exploration of movement and video
Friday, Nov. 16, 7PM, Defibrillator Gallery at the Zhou B Art Center, 1029 W 35th St. BRIDGEPORT
Saturday, Nov. 17, 7PM, SITE/less, 1250 W. Augusta Blvd.
NOBLE SQUARE
Friday, Nov. 30, 7:30PM, Pivot Arts @ Chicago Filmmakers, 5720 N. Ridge Ave. EDGEWATER
Three presenters of experimental performance art are collaborating in three Chicago neighborhoods to present Video Corpo, a festival of video work celebrating movement-based artists who have used video as an extension of their practice and/or as an alternative corporeal perspective. Video Corpo takes place Nov. 16–Dec. 7 at Defibrillator Gallery, 1029 W. 35th Street; Nov. 17–Dec. 7 at SITE/less, 1250 W. Augusta Boulevard; and Nov. 30 at Chicago Filmmakers, 5720 N. Ridge Avenue, in a program presented by Pivot Arts.
Featured works at SITE/less include, Short Silent Films (1966–94) by iconic composer, singer, director/choreographer, and filmmaker Meredith Monk, Wall Dance by Michelle Kranicke and Zephyr Dance and On Falling by Nadia Oussenko.
Curated by the directors—Michelle Kranicke (Zephyr and SITE/less in Noble Square), Joseph Ravens (Defibrillator Gallery in Bridgeport), and Julieanne Ehre (Pivot Arts in Edgewater)—Video Corpo focuses on broadening the audience for experimental time-based artists by creating a platform for viewing their work beyond traditional live performance.
Video Corpo opens Friday, November 16 at 7 p.m. at Defibrillator Gallery at the Zhou B Art Center, 1029 W. 35th Street, and Saturday, November 17 at 7 p.m. at SITE/less, 1250 West Augusta Boulevard, with installations at both locations continuing through December 7. Pivot Arts presents a film screening and panel discussion Friday, November 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Chicago Filmmakers, 5720 N. Ridge Avenue. Admission to each of the openings at Defibrillator and SITE/less, and the screening and panel discussion at Chicago Filmmakers, is a suggested $10 donation.
Space is limited, to reserve tickets for the opening events click here.
Gallery hours for Video Corpo at SITE/less are:
Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11/21-12/7, 1PM-5PM. Or by appointment. (No gallery hours Thanksgiving Day)
For more information about programming at VIDEO CORPO’s other sites visit Defibrillator Gallery and Pivot Arts.
Photo : Meredith Monk, 16 Millimeter Earrings, Photo by Kenneth van Sickle 1966
