BROOKLYN, NY (February 13, 2010 from 6-8pm) – Celebrate Valentine’s Day a day early with the Brooklyn Artists Gym (BAG). The first installment of our swap meet series, “BAGGAGE CLAIM” will focus on theme of romantic commerce. The event will take place from 6-8pm at 168 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215.
On Saturday, February 13th BAG will lend its 1,400 square foot gallery and event space to a joint exhibition and exchange of goods. Help us build a temporary museum with the evidence of love gone by. Bring your souvenirs; mix tapes, hoodies, love letters, crappy jewelry and all those gifts he/she bought you that proved he/she never really knew you. Exchange the relics of relationships past, gain some closure and walk away emancipated. Although this swap meet is themed, everyone is welcome. Whether you’ve already moved on or aren’t quite ready bring something to swap!
Additionally, BAGGAGE CLAIM will feature the culinary handiwork of Goodie BAG Baking. Delicious treats will be on sale to satiate your discerning palette.
Coinciding with the swap meet and bake sale will be the opening of “Me and You and You and Me” a group show featuring the work of Rylee Eterginoso and the collaborative efforts of feistberger.
Rylee Eterginoso will exhibit her ongoing conceptual and participatory work “The Breakup Project.” The artist asks participants to examine the relationships they have with other people, objects, habits, etc., which are ultimately toxic and then, in an act of catharsis to break up with them via letter. Selected submissions will be on view as well as a letter writing station.
feistberger presents “U|S” the story of a relationship told through material evidence. Erica Freyberger and Patrick Feist archive the evidence of their unfinished relationship resulting in an installation of hundreds of scraps, keepsakes and souvenirs. “U|S” exists as a time capsule to a come-and-go romance that can only be described as complicated.
Love comes at a premium. This event is $3 at the door, and donations are also welcome!
Brooklyn Artists Gym is an artist studio and gallery facility in the Park Slope/Gowanus area of Brooklyn, New York. BAG’s mission is to help make it possible for artists to further their work and careers at a reasonable cost. To find out more please visit:
www.brooklynartistsgym.com.
Contact:
Ryan Dennis, Director of Communications
Ryan.d@brooklynartistsgym.com
(210) 535-3991
