2019, 2020, 2021
Inaction addresses the potential for change through collective action. The installation comprises a commissioned series of nine sculptural works and the two-channel video projection Free Fall: for Camera. Fernandes has designed a set of dance supports and platforms for activation by local dancers. In public performances throughout the exhibition, Fernandes’ choreography guides dancers to utilize the sculpture objects in movements, referencing a mix of childhood play and professional dance warm-up exercise.
Performance Locations: Zilkha Galleries, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT (2019); Tarble Art Center, Charleston, IL (2020); Richmond Art Gallery, Richmond, BC, (2021)
CREDITS
Inaction, Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery, Center for the Arts, Wesleyan University
October 2 - December 8, 2019
The exhibition at the Zilkha Gallery included a single-channel installation of the film Free Fall for Camera (2019/2021), an installation of “play” sculptures, and performance.
Installation designed in collaboration with Norman Kelley. The “play” sculptures were fabricated by Jason Lewis. Gender-neutral costumes by Rad Hourani.
Dancer: Charles Gowin
Student Dancers: Kiara Benn, Camille Britton, Zachary Farnsworth, Georgia Garrison, Gabe Hurlock, Annie Kidwell, Sophia Meloni, Sarah Norden, Katerina Ramos-Jordan, Iris Ridley, Spenser Stroud, Chris-ann Walker
Inaction, Richmond Art Gallery, Richmond BC, Canada
February 12 - April 3, 2021
The exhibition at the Richmond Art Gallery included a two-channel installation of the film Free Fall for Camera (2019/2021), an installation of “play” sculptures, and performance.
Installation designed in collaboration with Norman Kelley. The “play” sculptures were fabricated by Jason Lewis. Gender-neutral costumes by Rad Hourani.
Dancers: Kevin Fraser, Bynh Ho, Rachel Meyer, Zahra Shahab