Swoon: Seven Contemplations Exhibition at Northland | Albright Knox
/Last week my friend Kelsey, her Mom, Lynne and, I went to the Albright Knox Northland to see the current exhibit Swoon: Seven Contemplations by Caledonia Curry. Below are my opinions on the exhibit and our experience.
All Covid safety protocols were in place - there were timed tickets, facemasks and social distancing were in place. The nice thing about this was we went on a Friday evening at 6:00pm (the last time slot of the day) and there were hardly any people in the building.
The exhibition is beautiful. Each piece is unique and tailored in its own way. They are tailored to “create empathetic spaces for contemplating both personal and community healing journeys, and the restorative and generative power of creativity.” (AK Northland).
It was a time to reflect and meditate if you chose to do so. Each piece was set to address experiences we as human beings go through.
Below are some of my favorite pieces:
Tree of Life...
In the gallery guide, the Tree of Life means with each breath we are given (freely) new life. It can be something simple or could be something as big as a second chance.
Medea
Medea represents fear + suffering. In today’s society (more now than ever) we are all experiencing anxiety, pain, fear and more. The way we handle these instances can help us learn how to face strong emotions when they arise. When we sit and deal with these uncomfortable feelings that we may bury inside we start to gain more strength and power and learn how we want to react to the world around us.
Memento Mori
“Our difficulties become bridges that connect us to one another, especially when we are able to feel these difficulties fully.” (AK Northland gallery guide)
Other pieces that I liked:
Swoon: Seven Contemplations is on exhibit at Albright Knox Northland until January 10, 2021. They are open Friday thru Sunday and ticket reservations can be made ahead of time. More information can be found here. If you’re looking for something safe to do over the holiday break consider checking paying a visit.
