Revision on the Exhibition Project Update

So, this is the current update to our exhibition/curatorial proposal. First of all, the name is now change to "REvulsion" because it's easier to remember and gives a better understanding about the show. Second, the proposal gone threw some changes. This is going to be sent out to different galleries, especially Jersey City Arts School and Index Gallery.

"REvulsion" Exhibition Proposal

Curatorial Statement

In the 21st century, people have their own ideas about how they want and try to look like, and realizations of how they actually look. With new advances in technology, the hope for a new physical appearances can become reality: from a tattoo process, changing eye color, to intensive cosmetic surgury, and/or body modification. This controversial issue affects us, our ideas about "beauty" and "human," and often surface in contemporary art issues. The "REvulsion" exhibition explores the the negatives of body reconstruction, as well the new "norm" on ways we perceive people's body image.

"REvulsion" is curated by Panida Suwannawisut and Rebecca Smith. The focus is on artworks and designs from different art mediums which concentrate on conflicting body images, controversial body issues, and perceptions of the human body from an everyday viewer. Some curiosities, like mutant creatures, fantasy characters, cross dressers, distortion of the form, and prosthetic 'body architects' will be the exhibition highlights. 

We plan to revise and re-stage the exhibition annually. Our focus will continuously change every year due to different approaches.

Exhibition Details

Exhibition Date: around June or July

Exhibition Period: 2-3 weeks

We planned to have about 10-12 artists and about 25 pieces. And, a couple of artists already confirmed with us. 

The works is mostly consisted of paintings, drawings, sculptures, and jewelry art. 

Installation period: 2-3 days

Deinstallation period: 1-2 days

Artists (Confirmed): 

Matt Lahm

Lauren Carly Shaw

Hayle Anne

Amy Stienbarger

Amy Swartele

Siara Anum

Melissa Graff

Sandra Cordero

Naimar Ramirez

Amy Stienbarger, Orifice 

Detailed Shot of Orifice

Amy Swartele, Dreaming the Bearded Lady 

Lauren Carly Shaw 

Naimar Ramirez, Live Oak

Hayle Anne, Mr. Santorum, Have You Ever Seen A Vagina?

These images came from all the approved submissions I have received from the artist that was sent out last week. To view the artist call, please click the link or read the call below.

http://www.nyfa.org/opp_detail.asp?type=Opportunity&id=95&fid=1&sid=54&oppid=46124

CALLS FOR ART - REvulsion Exhibit Private (Jersey City NJ) Artist Call for "Revulsion" by Panida Suwannawisut and Rebecca Smith In the 21st century, people have their own ideas about how they want and try to look like, and  realizations of how they actually look. With new advances in technology, the hope for a new physical appearances can become reality: from a tattoo process that changes eye colour, to intensive cosmetic surgery, and/or body modification. This controversial issue affects us, our ideas about “beauty” and “human,” and often surface in contemporary art issues. The "Renewal and Revulsion" exhibition explores positives/negatives of body reconstruction, as well the new “norm” on ways we perceive people’s body image. "Revulsion" will be curated by Panida Suwannawisut and Rebecca Smith. Our focus will be on artworks and designs from different art mediums which concentrate on conflicting body images, controversial body issues, and perceptions of the human body from an everyday viewer. Some curiosities, like mutant creatures, fantasy characters, crossdressers, distortion of the form, and prosthetic ‘body architects’ will be exhibition highlights. This will be a group exhibition, but only have few spots open left. We are seeking artwork that not exceed 60”x60”. Media art and video installation is welcomed. Sculptures cannot be any taller than 60”. There is no submission fee. All submission is through email and only accept 5 works in each submission. Deadline is May 3rd or until space is filled. Please submit all work to this email panda.suwann@gmail.com with the title "SUBMISSION TO REVULSION"