ROT

ROT as a state of deterioration or decay manifests in many contexts of our daily lives. Through their interpretations of ROT, the artists in this exhibit cause us to think about the ROT that surrounds us in its many states, be it organic, moral, spiritual, cultural, psychological, social, or some other state of being.

Kiki Smith: Sojourn at the Brooklyn Museum

February 12–September 12, 2010
Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art, 4th Floor

In this exhibition, acclaimed artist Kiki Smith presents a unique, site-specific installation exploring ideas of creative inspiration and the cycle of life in relation to women artists. Kiki Smith: Sojourn draws on a variety of universal experiences, from the milestones of birth and death to quotidian experiences such as the daily chores of domestic life.

From the Brooklyn Museum.

Keren Cytter at the Hammer

Excellent work by video artist on view at the Hammer.

thoughts on rot

photo by Uryevich

it would be interesting to bring together a variety of works evoking rot as defined in a broad sense as a deterioration whether of something physical, psychological or cultural. i also like the idea of something left to rot due to neglect.

A Parallel Image: Gebhard Sengmüller

My Idea of Rot

Rot is a state of deterioration determined by processes through which matter or social relationships break down and become base elements. Rot in a social context is defined by the break down of culture or society where values and ideals previously held to are no longer valued by that society or culture. Rot in a physical sense is a process necessary for rebirth and or purification, where matter falls back into it's most basic elements. Is rot in a social context necessary then for rebirth or transformation to take place?

ROT Schedule

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Also Walk-thru of the exhibition space is this Sunday, March 7 at 1 PM.
Go to post-la.com for the address and directions under info...