HOLDING, a collaborative work by Sarah Berkeley and Regin Igloria, exists at the ACRE Projects in this transient yet sure way, exploring ideas of activity, cooperation, and mindfulness through performance and installation. HOLDING is an exhibition of the work Berkeley and Igloria produced while in residency at ACRE’s summer home in Wisconsin. The six photographs harken to a warmer time, featuring lush green woodland marked here and there by small orange ribbons.
Read MoreThese performances are inspired by my work experiences in various locations and environments. For example, I Just Work Here – Episode 2: The Commute was inspired by my hour-long commute to and from work at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. The performance was 40 minutes of walking upward on a down escalator in a subway station while wearing business attire – heels, a pencil skirt, a blouse, and makeup. The Commute reflects how the distance covered in a commute is a net distance of zero. As commuters, we spend a lot of time in moving in circles.
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