Visual artist Pooja Bahri’s (she/her) practice delves into the complexities for the intricacies of gender and social boundaries, the evolving rural-urban context, and the delicate balance between private and public spaces with an innate curiosity. Her work reflects a profound engagement with the shifting dynamics of our world, encompassing themes of social struggles, global homogenization, …
Metanoia–A transformational change in one’s way of life. A change resulting from repentance and spiritual awareness. Inspired by the U.S./Mexico border situation, this short film is about struggle and transformation; it is about understanding and accepting the other. A non-traditional love story about discovering one’s authentic self. How can we love another, until we first …
In Part 1, The Victorian Woman shaves off THE MAN’S beard. This ritual act allows her to grow a beard and in Part 2, she competes in the Dallas Beard Competition. With a not-so-sly nod to the Biblical story of Samson & Delilah. This is the 4th and final installment of The Victorian Woman and …
Audio Excerpt Artist Statement Artist Book Book A correspondence between The Victorian Woman and THE MAN. Exhibitions Audio Excerpt Colette Copeland with AWGMusic composed & performed by Dallin B. PeacockAudio recorded by Richard Bailey Artist Statement During the summer of 2016, The Victorian Woman traveled on an epic month-long journey to Southeast Asia in an …
Videos Audio Excerpt Artist Statement Prints & Etchings Artist Book Copeland’s practice, like the space, is not bound by medium but instead flows in and around aspects of video work. The language of her work is literary, both through reference and allusion; her narratives are filled with the unsaid—the quiet, unscripted moments between two people. …
An homage to Marcel Duchamp and his alter-ego Rrose Selavy. Strolling through a sculpture garden, the two characters encounter and interact with “ready mades”. Stopping for a picnic, the day goes awry as Duchamp’s male and female egos struggle for power. Marcel & Rrose is the 6th performative video collaboration between Copeland and George. Dallin …
The condensed music video version for the ADD audience. Inspired by Dada, Fluxus and contemporary performance art, Ryder and the Mini is a modern-day parable about obstacles.
