SCAPEGOAT SOCIETY. SCAPEGOAT SOCIETY opens on Friday night at ‘Guest Projects space (E8)’ and explores the role of the scapegoat in contemporary society, and I’m looking forward to seeing ‘Shooting’ by Boris Sincek, which is included in the show – It’s a re‐performance of Chris Burden’s Shoot, replacing the context of Vietnam with Sincek ‘s own past as an officer in the Croatian military during the civil war. In the repeated act, all that stands between Sincek and the gun clamped to the table is a second‐hand bullet‐proof vest. Scapegoat Society is curated by Norn projects (Ali MacGilp and Cassandra Needham) and Mark McGowan.
Tomorrow night, Thursday 7th January, I’m also showing an older piece in THE FIRST STRANGE ATTRACTOR SALON, at Viktor Wynd Fine Art Inc on Mare St (E8). Strange Attractor is an imprint run by Mark Pilkington, who has also the curated the show. Strange Attractor declares war on mediocrity and a pox on the footsoldiers of stupidity. Which seems like a good way to start 2010. Hope to see some of you there! Happy New Year Rod == SCAPEGOAT SOCIETY Curated by norn, in collaboration with Mark McGowan 9 January–21 February 2010 Venue: Guest Projects, Sunbury House, 1 Andrews Road, London, E8 4QL Open: Friday–Sunday, 12–6pm Private View: 8 January 6.30–9pm with performances by Adrian Lee and Harold Offeh Exhibition Artists: Carolina Caycedo / Rod Dickinson / Orange Alternative / Rainer Ganahl /Jacek Niegoda/ Mark Raidpere / Boris Sincek / Silke Wagner / Artur Zmijewski Scapegoat society is a multi‐disciplinary exhibition which explores the role of the scapegoat in contemporary society. Introducing the work of several international artists to the UK. Scapegoating is a hostile process through which people attempt to absolve themselves from culpability, by moving blame towards a target person or group. This age‐old phenomenon is as prevalent today as it was in the times of witchhunts, and is a fundamental part of the human condition. With McCarthyism and the Holocaust being the best‐known twentieth century examples, scapegoating stands at the core of some of the most vicious acts against humanity. http://www.nornprojects.org == THE FIRST STRANGE ATTRACTOR SALON, a selection of art and illustration from contributors, friends, allies and inspirations, takes place at Viktor Wynd Fine Art Inc, 11 Mare St, London E8 4RP between 7-31 January, 2010. (http://www.viktorwyndfineart.co.uk) Like Strange Attractor's books and events the Salon will incorporate a wide range of media (painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, sound and video) from both trained and untrained artists. The assembled exhibitors all share Strange Attractor's fascinations with inner space, craft, science and the fantastic. Contributing artists: Joel Biroco* Richard Brown * Ossian Brown * John Coulthart * Rod Dickinson *Disinformation * Angela Edwards * Tessa Farmer *Blue Firth * Alison Gill * Doug Harvey * Julian House *Ali Hutchinson *Alyssa Joye * Maud Larsson * Eleanor Morgan * Drew Mulholland * Katie Owens * Edwin Pouncey * Arik Roper * David Tibet * Catharyne Ward * Eric Wright * Gavin Semple Strange Attractor declares war on mediocrity and a pox on the footsoldiers of stupidity. Join us! _______________________________________________ NetBehaviour mailing list [email protected] http://www.netbehaviour.org/mailman/listinfo/netbehaviour
