“We Know Not Exactly Where” Exhibition

Open Source Gallery

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We Know Not Exactly Where or How is a community-based art initiative inspired by Frederick Law Olmsted, the forefather of American landscape architecture, and participatory artistic practice. Its goal is to present the park as a site for serving the public and private needs of the people. Using Olmsted’s philosophy as a starting point—a strong belief in the unconscious effects of nature on the whole human—this exhibition will convert Open Source Gallery into a living public park and its exterior into an outdoor stage for all kinds of events. The title of the exhibition is taken from Olmsted, who upon visiting the Isle of Wight during his first trip to England in 1850 remarked, “Gradually and silently the charm comes over us; we know not exactly where or how.” With that in mind, this exhibition aims to silently charm its visitors by offering a dialectical view of the landscape and, in some cases, land use. That is to say, We Know Not will encourage its audience to view the installation not as an isolated object within a gallery but as a process of ongoing relationships that exist within physical space. Parks present their users an opportunity to view themselves within a complex ecosystem. Within that framework, the nexus of relationships humans have with their environment emerges. Inviting creativity, contemplation, contradiction, and celebration We Know Not Exactly Where or How aims to explore those ineffable relationships across many disciplines. From August 24 through October 5, 2013 the exhibition will present a full schedule of free, public events that draw upon local artistic talent, create community around common spaces, and illuminate participants’ relationship to nature. In keeping with Olmsted’s practice, the gallery, in partnership with Greenwood Heights CSA, will host public picnics throughout the exhibition. Artist Molly Dilworth will paint a mural based on rum trade routes established during prohibition in the Gowanus neighborhood on the gallery doors. Playwright Anne Phelan will premiere a brand new play based on the life and work of Frederick Law Olmsted. Performance artist Athena Kokoronis and sculptor Jan Mun will co-lead a performance workshop based on mushrooms. And, the Exact Change Project will perform live, blending hip-hop and jazz in an epic concert. Between events, park visitors are invited to use both the interior and exterior installations as they would any green space: playing games or simply reading a book in the sunshine.

Saturday, August 24th – Opening Celebration!
7:00p Exhibition opening and mural unveiling
7:30p World premiere of Olmsted in Autumn
8:30p Olmsted in Autumn

Join us in unveiling Molly Dilworth’s mural based on Prohibition trade routes and in celebrating the world premiere of Anne Phelan’s one-act play, Olmsted in Autumn, based on the life and work of Frederick Law Olmsted, directed by Tamara Fisch.

Tuesday, August 27th
7:30p Olmsted in Autumn
8:30p Olmsted in Autumn

Saturday, August 31st
7:00p Exact Change Project concert at Open Source

Blending hip-hop and jazz, Exact Change Project will give a live concert. This talented group traveled all the way to Argentina where they recorded their debut album, Escape Capsule.

Thursday, September 5th – Sunday, September 8th
A four-day workshop that includes sewing, nature walks, performance, and shared meals. Featuring Jan Mun and Athena Kokoronis in collaboration with Christhian Diaz, Shinohara Kensaku, Rishauna Zumberg, Zena Bibler, Suiso Ogawa, Anne Zuerner, Leila Mougoui Bakhtiari, and Megan Kendzior

Thursday, September 5th
3:00 – 8:00p Patch-Work Picnic blanket at Open Source with Athena Kokoronis and Jan Mun

Inspired by the fragile yet vital network; mycelium, performance artist, Athena Kokoronis, and Jan Mun, a Brooklyn-based social sculpture artist will lead a sewing event at Open Source Gallery. Guests are invited to create with them a large picnic quilt. Food will be served.

Saturday, September 7th
12:00p Guided walk through Prospect Park and picnic in the gallery – meet at Open Source (Bring you own sandwich)

By learning about the park’s birds, trees, plants and fungi, Kokoronis and Mun with tree steward, Leila Mougoui Bakhiari will offer an investigation of the following themes: perception, collection, and construction.

Saturday, September 8th
3:00p Performance and picnic will be presented at Open Source

Saturday, September 14th
1:00p – 3:00p Picnic with Sustainable Flatbush at Open Source

Sustainable Flatbush will prepare a communal using bike-powered blenders and solar ovens. Their organization brings neighbors together to mobilize, educate, and advocate for sustainable living in Brooklyn and beyond, advocating for communal spaces that prioritize people over cars.

Thursday, September 19th – Saturday, September 21st, nightly
7:00 – 9:00p Neighborhood movie night at Open Source

Open Source neighbors and gallery visitors are invited to leave a list of their favorite movies throughout the exhibition, providing programming for a three-day mini film series.

Saturday, October 5th – Closing Celebration

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Schedule

from August 24, 2013 to October 05, 2013

Opening Reception on 2013-08-24 from 19:00

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