Everything & Nothing at All

On view

Jan 20th - Feb 20th

Materials for the Arts presents "Everything and Nothing at All", an exhibition of new work by Artist-in-Residence Barak Chamo.

In his new body of work, New Media artist Barak Chamo (b. 1990) attempts to embody the challenges of living in an invisibly despotic digital age. His practice investigates technology’s material and spatial presence, relation and control of the body, inner function, (re)production, and eventual obsolescence. His sculptural systems and digital portraits appear as assessments of human interaction with technology that push automation and replication to absurd, yet alarmingly familiar, extremes.

Chamo’s works on view were created during his residency at Materials for the Arts, New York’s largest center for creative reuse. Collecting found objects, new and dated technology, he appropriated, animated and reconstituted pieces in the creation of video and kinetic sculpture. His time at MFTA’s center and studio inspired not only new critical insights but a commitment to a continued sustainable artistic-technical practice.

This exhibition is supported by ChaShaMa, a space to present.

VISIT

7 E 14th St.
New York City, NY 10003

Wednesday to Sunday - 10AM to 5PM

Or by appointment via barak.chamo@gmail.com

In accordance with the Key to NYC mandate, a valid proof of COVID-19 vaccination is strictly required to enter the gallery.

Masks must be worn indoors at all times.

ABOUT CHASHAMA

Chashama helps create a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive world by partnering with property owners to transform unused real estate into small businesses, artist workspace, presentation space. and space for free art classes. Chashama believes in the rights of all artists to develop their practice and participate in New York City’s arts ecosystem, regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, or immigration status, and remains committed to supporting diversity in the arts.

ABOUT Materials for the Arts

Materials for the Arts is New York City’s largest creative reuse center dedicated to supporting arts and cultural organizations. A program of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs with support from the Department of Education and Friends of Materials for the Arts, in 2018, MFTA collected 1.7 million pounds of reusable materials from businesses and individuals across the five boroughs. These items were made available, free of charge, to nonprofits with arts programming as well as New York City public schools and City agencies.

CONNECT

@barakchamo @materialsforthearts @chashama

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