We cordially invite you to the opening program of the exhibition III: Bodies of Dust.
The metaphor of the human body as dust, clay, or sand, with all its biblical connotations, is as ancient as our cultural consciousness. Nevertheless, it appears that this physical sense of belonging together with all matter on Earth must be updated. The exhibition presents works by contemporary Czech and international artists who, through the language of today, reflect on the human body—its fluidity and vulnerability—in relation to natural processes and all matter. The gallery space, built from concrete and bricks, will transform into a single earthen body within the unique site-specific architecture of the exhibition. Just as the spine runs through our bodies, a central axis will pass through the gallery’s body, forming together with the artistic artifacts one continuous entity.
PROGRAM
15:00–18:00 GAMPA | Creative workshop: Sand Landscapes
18:00 GAMPA | Guided tour of the exhibition
18:30 GAMPA | OddenkyLive / Manka Lustigová & sorbitol drops / Porcelain Sound System Experience
20:00 Divadlo 29 | Jessica Pavone · Spinifex Maxximus / concert
15:00–18:00 Creative workshop: Sand Landscapes
Just as desert winds move sand creating sand dunes landscapes, so we will try to create small sand landscapes – one that can fit in our pocket. All we need are small bottles and a little amount of sand. We will take our inspiration from sand paintings in bottles that are often brought back as a souvenir from travels to the desert landscapes. Don’t worry, you won’t need to go on a long journey. You’ll take home your own unique souvenir as a memento of the exhibition Bodies of Dust.
18:00 Guided tour of the exhibition
Guided tour of the exhibition with the curator and exhibiting artists.
18:30 OddenkyLive / Manka Lustigová & sorbitol drops / Porcelain Sound System Experience
The Oddenky project, by visual artist Manka Lustigová and musician sorbitol drops explores the phenomenon of resonance in ceramic material. During the exhibition opening they will present a unique sound system consisting of 16 porcelain plates of different shapes and sizes, each with a specific tuning. In the sound performance OddenkyLive, the artists will test the boundaries of resonance in ceramic objects. Silence, pauses varying in lengths and volume dynamics will become significant sonic elements. The performance will feature sound compositions that sifts between soothing ambient drones, shimmering bell-like percussion, and high-frequency tones.
20:00 at Divadlo 29 | Jessica Pavone · Spinifex Maxximus / concert
The music program will continue at Divadlo 29 with a concert by Spinifex Maxximus in an expanded lineup featuring a string section. Before the band, Jessica Pavone a pivotal figure in the contemporary New York scene, will perform solo.
We thank for the financial support: Ministerstvo kultury ČR, Státní fond kultury, statutární město Pardubice
Media partners Art+Antiques, Artalk.cz, Artikl, Artmap, Artyčok.tv, FlashArt
By participating in the program, you consent to the capture and publication of your photographs for documentation, promotional activities, and public presentation in print, on the GAMPA website, and on its social media platforms for the entire duration of its existence.
