The Contemporary Art Modern Project is pleased to announce the opening of their annual fiber exhibition, 77 Women Pulling at The Threads of Social Discourse, FAMA and Guests: We Got The Power. The exhibition is curated by gallery founder and director, Melanie Prapopoulos, and assistant director Maria Gabriela Di Giammarco.
Opening on Friday, October 11th from 7 - 10pm, the sixth edition of this exhibition series draws inspiration from Lysistrata by Aristophanes, and Spike Lee's response to organized violence in Chi-Raq. Honoring the play and its era, over 100 pieces were made for the open call, all touching on themes of violence, war, sexual power, the patriarchy, and the power of women. These artworks will be installed as a continuous frieze throughout the gallery space, up until the end of the year. This event is free & open to the public, RSVP HERE.
"Although the original play (Lysistrata by Aristophanes) and Spike Lee's adaptation are this year's starting point for: We Got The Power - we are more interested in hearing the voices of this year's artists in how by unity and coming together can change be won. Women united with battling for the vote, and one would argue that it is only through unity that one can address and conquer the kaleidoscope of issues darkening our days. The seventy-seven women and guests all herald options, advice, and raise awareness in issues ranging from politics, the environment, sexual power, war and violence becoming the frieze you can walk with through our gallery space. As we are weeks away from a new US presidency, regardless of its outcome, if centuries of history have taught us anything, it is that the individual cannot exist without the group - and this group, these fiber artists are spinning tales, weaving weapons against imbalance, stitching scenarios exposing or applauding truths, saying that truly together there is power." -Melanie Prapopoulos, CAMP Gallery Founder and Director.
With a roster of artists, local to Miami and abroad, the gallery offers works and advisory in: Fiber and Textiles, Painting, Photography, Digital, Sculpture, and Installation. The gallery is best known for its annual fiber exhibition, Women Pulling at The Threads of Social Discourse. The 2020 edition of the series, known as The Flag Show has travelled to two museums since its inaugural exhibition, MoCA in Connecticut and the Jewish Museum of Milwaukee.