Dfa Arts Exchange Presents: ‘States Of Exchange’

About

As in quantum theory, properties can be understood as the effects of interactions. Our approach is inspired by physicist Carlo Ravelli’s proposition that a good scientific theory should not be about how things ‘are’, or what they ‘do’, but rather about how they affect one another: ‘we can understand reality better if we think of it in terms of interactions, not individuals’. How do we, as individuals and communities, emerge in time and place through our entanglements, interactions and relationships, and with what effects on the worlds of which we are part?

States of Exchange configures artwork in transitory domestic social space constructed within a former supermarket.  Through temporal and spatial intersections, we reimagine social relations reflecting on solidarity, status and inequality. 

A creative programme running throughout April and May includes readings, performance, pop ups, talks and screenings. Taking place in an informal atmosphere – our space becomes a home from home. We welcome local artists and performers to respond and add to the exhibition. Visitors are invited to contribute objects, images and sounds that connect them to Stratford creating new conversations and expanding and altering the exhibition over time.

Participating Artists:
Jac Rana, Sara Bor, Andrew Brown, Anne Isaksson, Hassan Aliyu, Pippa Healey, Rachel Shannon, Jaeyeon Choi, Monica Tobel, Anita Kroa, Rupert Record, Daniel Polak, David Watkins, Ade Ogundimu, Ruth Jones, Kevin Warren, Lester Korzilius, Jane Wollatt, Justine Hounam, Paul Greenleaf, Ralph Overill, Ali Darke and Sue Withers

Supported and facilitated by Hypha Studios and Get Living