The Beholder

About

SomoS presents performative projects and ephemeral installations as critical responses to the notions of erotic fantasy, consumption of images, and the spectatorship and voyeurism of sexuality in our mediated society.

“Beauty is in the eye of the Beholder” is a common saying that attempts to express the idea that the perception of beauty is subjective. Sexuality in its totality also is a topic that is subjective and completely based on individual viewership–one’s sexual satisfaction, or catharsis even, can only be fulfilled if one places themselves in the position of the Beholder, giving into one’s fantasies, preferences, and authentic desires.

Porn functions on the notion of consumption; it must be consumed by an audience of both exhibitors and voyeurs. The aim of the exhibition is to explore the interaction, regulation and connection of these two archetypes by way of various artistic mediums.

Presenting works such as durational performances, participatory installations, and time-based works, the exhibition will explore questions such as whose gaze is catered to? What is the role of power relationships, capitalism? What's the relation between liberation and porn today? Does its production follow demand or the other way around?

Contributing artists for The Beholder exhibition include:

Lady Gaby – Performance
Stephanie Hanna – Video Installation
Pedro Ferreira – Projection
Yao Cong – Video/Sound Installation
Elena Tejada-Herrera – Video Installation
Toby K – Participatory Performance
Tyler Wardwell and Ethan Folk – Performance
Agnus Tam and Michigas Furutami – Performance
Simone Orgel – Work on Paper
 

Entry is free.