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Video Installation
Ashley
John Pigford’s Sound of Sight: Experiments in Audio-Visual
Translation
May
8 – July 31
Ashley
John Pigford demonstrates his explorations in translating
sight and sound. Interested in the creation of new forms of
audio-visual compositions based on programmatic and interpretive
strategies that transpose banal situations into "synesthetic
experiences,” Pigford’s video works are accompanied by printed
documentation and diagrams explaining the various experimental
processes developed for this installation.
Video
Installations are made possible with the support of Genesis
Asset Protection
Moore
College
of
Art & Design
Celebrating
Diversity Art Contest
May
8 – July 3
Open
to all students in Philadelphia Public, Charter and Arch Diocesan
Schools in grades K-12, Celebrating Diversity Each incorporates
themes and motifs from diverse regions of the earth. Co-presented
by The University of Pennsylvania Cultural Centers and Moore
College of Art & Design.
Style
Tribes 2009
an exploration
of contemporary subculture.
July 15 - August
15
Opening
Reception - Wednesday, July 15 at 6pm
Historically,
youth subculture stood at arms length from mainstream society.
Subcultures were seen as defiant, disaffected and even aggressive
towards the prevailing society. Subcultures, and their participants
saw themselves as outsiders, distinctive and authentic; becoming
a part of the cultural machine was never of interest.
In contemporary society, the idea
of subculture has shifted substantially. No more seen as the
outsider, subculture is something to be mined by corporate
culture in order to bring new products to market. Subcultures
are looked at to find the hottest trends, new niche markets
and introduce a sense of authenticity into a highly manufactured
world.
With this exhibition, Design and Merchandising
students from Drexel University explore the present role as
well as the lasting legacy of subcultures in contemporary
society. Subcultures do not exist in the same way as they
have historically. The media is not seen as the enemy or a
presence to be avoided, but seen as a means for organizing,
a necessary tool for broadcasting a message and as a rallying
point to organize individuals with common interests. This
uneasy, yet necessary relationship between the media and subcultures
forms the basis of these eight investigations.
About the Artists:
Jamie Diehl celebrates the lasting impact the Star Trek series
has had on its fans. Cynthia Ditaranto looks at the pivotal
moment in the early 80's when Hip Hop first crossed over to
mainstream and how it pervades all aspects of international
cultures today. Antonella Durantine examines "Krump,"
the dance subculture which positions itself as an antidote
to gang violence. Louise Gallen explores contemporary Androgynes,
their history and how they use modern communications technology
to enhance their message. Lisa Joseph illustrates the ever-lasting
appeal of 1960’s surf culture. Emily Ledford documents
the explosion of a highly branded and merchandised intentional
subculture Tektonik. Adrienne Midash critiques a subculture
largely manufactured by Disney. And Heather Stewart revels
in true outsider subculture turned insider urban fashion trend
leader Skatepunx.
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