Kate Gilmore Exhibition
Smith-Stewart
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Kate Gilmore, New York artist, is the sole protagonist of her videos, which take the form of a dangerous line-up of hilariously reckless and poignant performances. Recorded either privately in her studio or on-site, never rehearsed and only attempted once, Gilmore assumes the
roles of many different female stereotypes and creates makeshift sets that act as the catalyst for a mélange of wacky riffs on daily life. The extreme emotional pathos and grueling physical endurance recall the early video pioneers Vito Acconci and Bruce Nauman and the seminal 1970s performances of Valie Export and Marina Abramovic.
At Smith-Stewart, Gilmore presents three videos from 2008 and debuts a new site- specific sculpture and video made inside the gallery. To enter the exhibition, the audience is required to walk through her sculpture, which also functions as the set and prop for the video. The installation is further testament to the sheer physicality of Kate Gilmore's practice.
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Schedule
from November 22, 2008 to January 19, 2009
Opening Reception on 2008-11-21 from 19:00 to 21:00