Transcend | Transpose | Transform<\/p>\n
The UJ Art Gallery presents a selection of artworks that invites audiences in Johannesburg to question their boundaries and embrace the possibility of existing in different ways. Curated by Brazilian curator, Daniella G\u00e9o, \u2018TRANS\u2019 is a visionary collection of work by top artists from 11 countries whose works explore transit and movement, with the aim to transcend, transpose, transgress and transform. \u2018TRANS\u2019 opens at the UJ Art Gallery on 15 August to 19 September 2018.<\/p>\n
Paying tribute to the power of institutions as trans-cultural and trans-continental advocates for advancement, \u2018TRANS\u2019 celebrates the transient artistic community of Johannesburg\u2019s renowned Bag Factory and the exhibition\u2019s host, the University of Johannesburg. Launching in Women\u2019s Month, the exhibition further represents a commitment by the UJ Art Gallery to embody and embrace diversity, as exhibited in the works of \u2018TRANS\u2019. Initiated by Usha Seejarim and Diana Hyslop \u2013 both of whom have worked with The Bag Factory for many years \u2013 in collaboration with curators Daniella G\u00e9o and Annali Dempsey; \u2018TRANS\u2019 is also an affirmation of the role of women in generating and sustaining cultural ecosystems.<\/p>\n
In its 27 year lifespan, The Bag Factory has consistently shown itself to be far more than just a shared studio space. A place synonymous with inclusion and diversity \u2013 qualities that offer an insight into the collaborative nature of \u2018TRANS\u2019 as a site for change and conversation \u2013 Daniella G\u00e9o\u2019s curation of \u2018TRANS\u2019 is an artistic acknowledgment of this heritage of The Bag Factory; a love letter to this artistic family that subtly reveals the transience of this global community. G\u00e9o explains: \u201cThis combination of five letters, t-r-a-n-s is in itself imbued of motion \u2013 a motion towards diversity. Once having been solely a prefix, \u2018trans\u2019 has become a word in its own right. While it is an adjective pertaining to chemistry\u2019s jargon, trans is most commonly associated to its gender-related meaning. Either way, even if the word conjugates the notion of inter-related opposites (sides or sexes), it embodies complexity rather than contradiction. In its many forms, the concept of trans implies and encourages dialogue, and an openness for interchange, interactions and intersections. Art is a liberated realm in which we can exercise non-conformism and explore our perceptions of the use of the word trans, and we invite Joburg to reflect on their own transverse experiences and join us in considering the multiple facets of \u2018TRANS\u2019 in this new multi-media exhibition.\u201d<\/p>\n
Curator of the UJ Art Gallery, Annali Dempsey: \u201cThe UJ Art Gallery exists to celebrate the imagination and excellence of an intersection of artistic visionaries. Our passion for and connection with international creative communities offers audiences and artists alike the opportunity to gather, share and exchange within a gallery space that welcomes all. This exhibition has allowed us to present art from across the globe in an exhibition that highlights both The Bag Factory and UJ Art Gallery as platforms for the development and showcasing of artistic work, but equally, as significant physical and ideological spaces for artists and intellectuals to cross paths.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2018TRANS\u2019 exhibition features screenings, artworks, interactive installations and performances by 19 artists including: Mehraneh Atashi (Iran); Marie Ange Bordas (Brazil); Jo\u00ebl Mpah Dooh (Cameroon); Vibha Galhotra (India); Taiye Idahor (Nigeria); Diana Hyslop (SA); David Koloane (SA); Ives Maes (Belgium); M\u00e1rio Macilau (Mozambique); Blessing Ngobeni (SA); Kagiso Pat Mautloa (SA); Sam Nhlengethwa (SA); Celina Portella (Brazil); Usha Seejarim (SA); Lady Skollie (SA); V\u00e9ronique Tadjo (France\/Ivory Coast); Myer Taub (SA); Pat Ward Williams (USA); and Alberta Whittle (Barbados).<\/p>\n
Media are invited to experience \u2018TRANS\u2019 at the VIP opening night on Wednesday 15 August, 18:00 for 18:30.<\/p>\n
Interviews are available with curators and artists.<\/p>\n
Media contact and RSVP: Lindsay McDonald \/ lindsay@invictuscomm.com \/ +27 76 1010 421<\/p>\n
FAST FACTS:<\/p>\n
WHEN: \u2018TRANS\u2019 opens from 15 August to 19 September 2018.<\/p>\n
VIP opening night on Wednesday 15 August at 18:30 will include live performances.<\/p>\n
Gallery hours:<\/p>\n
Mondays to Fridays: 09:00 to 16:00<\/p>\n
Closed on weekends and public holidays<\/p>\n
WHERE: UJ Auckland Park Kingsway Campus, Kingsway Ave & University Rd, Auckland Park, JHB, 2092<\/p>\n
CONTACT: UJ Art Gallery: 011 559 2099 or aedempsey@uj.ac.za<\/p>\n
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