May 6th Preview a Success!

Above the Hearth, Mrs. Dole's Room.

On our countdown to the June 3rd opening we did a teaser "sneak preview"at the Dole. We socialized a bit but mostly tried to draw attention to our installation and talk about our vision for the work. It was exciting to meet the mayor and his family, some board members, several of the excellent resident artists at the Dole's studios, as well as many curious visitors--many of whom lived in the neighborhood for years but never had been inside the Dole, or maybe were first-timers to the 2nd and 3rd floors. It was exciting, because although it was clear that our installation was very much in-progress, people seemed curious. Frankly the space by itself is curious, and the work by itself is equally so, but together it seems as though the space and artwork dialogue on some new and exciting levels.



Installation, Mr. Dole's Room. 2nd Floor.



It has been a challenge to talk about the vision for the work when the "vision" has continued developed  while working in the space--breathing it in, feeling its surfaces, testing its boundaries. We keep leaning back towards the concepts of "nesting" in a way that is less about the rational necessities of life, and more about the desire to impose oneself (and one's expression) into the nooks and crannies. The Dole installation site certainly allows for a deep exploration of the "irrational" side of nesting because although the space is "domestic" it is no longer a functional living space.



Installation. Mr. Dole's Room. 2nd Floor.

 We met some incredibly curious and receptive individuals at the reception and we are so excited for our official opening on June 3rd--this installation is like no other that the Dole has ever seen before! For that we can be sure. So tune in next time for more updates.

Installation. Mr. Dole's Room. 2nd Floor. In-Process.