Invocation Democracy, Episode 303 curator Monet Clark’s walk through, CatSynth TV (video)
Art provides us with a liminal space wherein momentary suspensions from our patterned thoughts and identities can be experienced, allowing for us to align with new states of awareness. Art can reveal cultural biases and their impacts, function as a catalyst for change, and it builds culture. As we nationally and globally navigate through this time of political, social, environmental and health crises the voice of the artist is needed now more than ever. With a nod to Holistic Theory and Intersectional Feminism or what I like to refer to as Holistic Intersectionality, and through the synergy of the sum of its parts, INVOCATION DEMOCRACY provides a virtual space to reflect on and envision the preservation and repair of our democracy. Joining together painters, performance, video, interdisciplinary and recording artists from across the nation, INVOCATION DEMOCRACY provides an interstice for grief, a necessary step for action, and suggests that all of our intentions, actions and our votes matter, especially during this time of transitioning power structures.
INVOCATION DEMOCRACY proposes that a healthy democracy protects not only all of the people within its borders, but also the land within its boundaries, through policies which promote proper land stewardship and management, which includes protections of animals with respect to local and global ecosystems. It maintains that healthy regional democracies engage in practices which contribute healthfully to the global climate both socially, politically and environmentally. It explores the links between Climate Change and misogyny, empire, white supremacy and cultural biases that are dismissive of indigenous perspectives globally, the mystic, the intuitive, the feminine, and the sentience of animals and nature. INVOCATION DEMOCRACY contemplates the impacts of all of these on our ailing democracy, and just what it may take to transform it. — Monet Clark, curator
INVOCATION DEMOCRACY: A Political & Mystical Virtual Exhibition
curated by Monet Clark for Pro Arts Commons, Oakland OPENS 10/30/20 – Inauguration Day 1/20/21
To enter the exhibition’s 3D galleries please click this link: proartscommons.org/invocationdemocracy and be sure to visit all 3 galleries for the full experience.
CURATED BY MONET CLARK FOR PRO ARTS
October 30, 2020 – January 20, 2021, Inauguration Day holding vigil for a peaceful transition of power and the democracy we envision. Accessible worldwide through multiple 3D galleries embedded into this website.
Art provides us with a liminal space wherein momentary suspensions from our patterned thoughts and identities can be experienced, allowing for us to align with new states of awareness. Art can reveal cultural biases and their impacts, function as a catalyst for change, and it builds culture. As we nationally and globally navigate through this time of political, social, environmental and health crises the voice of the artist is needed now more than ever. With a nod to Holistic Theory and Intersectional Feminism or what I like to refer to as Holistic Intersectionality, and through the synergy of the sum of its parts, INVOCATION DEMOCRACY provides a virtual space to reflect on and envision the preservation and repair of our democracy. Joining together painters, performance, video, interdisciplinary and recording artists from across the nation, INVOCATION DEMOCRACY provides an interstice for grief, a necessary step for action, and suggests that all of our intentions, actions and our votes matter, especially during this time of transitioning power structures.
INVOCATION DEMOCRACY proposes that a healthy democracy protects not only all of the people within its borders, but also the land within its boundaries, through policies which promote proper land stewardship and management, which includes protections of animals with respect to local and global ecosystems. It maintains that healthy regional democracies engage in practices which contribute healthfully to the global climate both socially, politically and environmentally. It explores the links between Climate Change and misogyny, empire, white supremacy and cultural biases that are dismissive of indigenous perspectives globally, the mystic, the intuitive, the feminine, and the sentience of animals and nature. INVOCATION DEMOCRACY contemplates the impacts of all of these on our ailing democracy, and just what it may take to transform it. — Monet Clark, curator
Featured artists in this exhibition:
April Bey • Karen Finley • Edgar Fabián Frías • Frightwig and Timothy Crandle • Guillermo Gómez-Peña • John DiLeva Halpern • Hock E Aye Vi Edgar Heap of Birds • Jamil Hellu • Dale Hoyt • Merritt Johnson • Monet Clark with music by Mia Kaneen • Facing West Shadows / Lydia Greer and Caryl Kientz • Minnette Lehmann • Sang Chi Liu • Jennifer Locke • Darrin Martin • Ann McCoy • Lady Monster • Linda Montano • Shalo P • Charles Schneider • Christine Shields • John Sims • Mariee Sioux and Kacey Johansing • Penny Slinger • Emily Harris and Dano Wall • Liz Walsh
JUST SEEDS ARTIST CO-OPERATIVE, PRETTY REVOLUTIONARY
“Karen Fiorito of Buddha Cat Press is working with Monet Clark to produce a series of silkscreens about the role of women in the recent Iranian protests.”
Photofairs San Francisco’s VIP tour, includes NOW, A Video Art Ritual, my collaboration with John Sanborn at SF Camerawork
For all VIP ticket holders for PhotofairsSF 2018, this Saturday evening February 26th, 2018 from 7-9pm, SF Camerawork will be hosting a private viewing session of the 10 screen performance video installation NOW, A Video Art Ritual. Come mingle with us artists John Sanborn and Monet Clark we’d love to talk with you about the work!
(poster images and post installation image by Roger Jones)
Still from the protestors segment of BUNNY GIRL…& Bunny Girl philosophy
I learned from the years of being so ill that I couldn’t lift my arms & legs, a dichotomy: to face the hard truth in the moment while still believing in positive possibilities to come & not getting jaded by the horrors of life. Our thoughts & beliefs assist in creating the future. We all need to remember what is possible & know with confidence that we will reform these racist corrupt systems, just like I rebuilt my body back from near death. We are powerful & it starts with “I have a dream” & not buying into the ugliness…
