 Océane Buxton, Still from Saint-Madamette of Los Angeles Chapter 2, 2021.“The artists propose allegorical subversions to oppressive systems through a kind of propositional queering. Connecting these works are themes of identity, satire and costuming which foster a sense of liberty across the circuits of capitalism and production.”– Marissa Sean Cruz, CuratorFRUIT LOOPS: Video Art Live Screening curated by Marissa Sean Cruz Thursday, January 27th, 8PM ASTLive Stream LinkCuratorial Statement Marissa Sean Cruz, 3:42 S(HE) WOLF Alisson Escobar, 2019. 3:25 Taking is too easy, but that’s the way it is (Dance Dance, Revolution?) Alvin Luong, 2016. 1:55 bbssscrib1920x1280 Amy Lockhart, 2018. 2:21 Fruit Jus Arjun Lal, 2021. 1:12 Who Do You Think You Are, I Am Bridget Moser, 2019. 6mins 20secs. Undefined Figure, Claire Hunter, 2022. 11:04 Abra Hiba Ali, 2018. 4:59 Welcome to the Alter-Ego Citadel KanikaxX, 2020. 14:22 Saint-Madamette of Los Angeles Océane Buxton, 2021. Chapter 1 and Chapter 2, 14:14More information about the artists and featured works can be found on our website. About The CuratorMarissa Sean Cruz is a digital multimedia and video performance artist from Kjipuktuk (so-called Halifax). Their experimental videos use 3D modelling, sound design and costumed performances to study identity and value systems. Remixes of pop culture and commercialized products are synthesized creating alternative narratives. These humorous works aim to process a fast-paced contemporary present and envision possible, utopian futures. Marissa Sean Cruz (b. 1996) has been displayed in venues like Xpace, Studio 303, Gallery 1C03, Galerie VAV Gallery and Struts Gallery and Faucet Media Centre. Cruz’s various projects have been displayed throughout the United States and distributed digitally through spaces like the Centre for Art and Thought, Canadian Art, Video Pool Media Arts Centre, Public Parking and more.For more information visit: Struts Gallery 7 Lorne Street, Sackville, NB, E4L 3Z6 • 506-536-1211 info@strutsgallery.ca www.strutsgallery.ca |
