PRACTICE provides much needed coolness in a brutal climate
2012 August
PRACTICE provides much needed coolness in a brutal climate
[portfolio_slideshow height=500]PRACTICE is an exhibition space located on the 2nd floor of 319 N 11th St, opening its doors for the first time on First Friday August 3rd, 2012 from 7-11pm.For its inaugural show A Public Service Response to the Heat, Practice responds to the brutal climate conditions that exist in its building during the summer months.Weather has a profound impact on human health, mood, and mental well-being. Research indicates that extreme heat can have a negative effect on mood, productivity, emotional well-being and may cause aberrations from normal behavior. What’s more, current scientific research investigating the effects of high humidity on human aggression indicate that there is a correlation between heat and violence.The August heat in the building at 319 N 11th St, a warehouse that houses many artist-run spaces including Grizzy Grizzly, Tiger Strikes Asteroid, Marginal Utility, Napoleon, and Vox Populi - is oppressive and cannot but negatively effect the sensibilities of those patrons visiting in hopes of having a positive experience with the art on view. Practice offers a public service to 319′s viewers and gallerists - the chance to cool off and regain their mental equilibrium.This civic service will kick off a refreshing exhibition schedule that seeks to address the multifaceted art-world of today. Practice seeks to push the boundaries of art in all its mediums while placing an emphasis on public participation. Our gallery practice seeks to support artist practices that focus on performance, participation and experimentation.The name “practice” refers to the practice of art today, or to the act of rehearsing or engaging (repetitive) a behavior again and again, for the purpose of improving or mastering it, as in “practice makes perfect”.Press about this show
Two Timing: Words for Napoleon, TSA, Marginal Utility, Grizzly Grizzly, & PRACTICEby Matt KalaskyAugust 2012