Although having attended the opening, and not writing anything could be seen in a number of ways. Certainly, it was not intended as meaning a dislike of the exhibition, or distaste of the exhibition. Nor was is there fear of saying something that might offend, as I was queried. At any rate, someone else took the above photo and that reminded me that I had failed to mention an exhibition that was filled with a number of strange and interesting things: images, sounds, video, and many Miamians to engage in conversation with. The article writing focus of Miamiartexchange.com has change to focus on non-profits, alternative spaces, and museums. Yes, commercial gallery exhibitions will continue to be reviewed on occasion as well, but less so than in the past.
Dimensions Variable is pleased to present Unit, a project by French artist Alice Raymond. The exhibition will run from January 14 through February 18, 2012. Dimensions Variable is located at 171 NE 38th Street in the Miami Design District.
Considering them as part of herself and partly responsible of her work, Alice Raymond invites friends and colleagues she has encountered throughout her travels, to build an eclectic collection. This collection is offered to visitors within the confines of a unique structure. The structure is asymmetrical in shape with a raw and unfinished exterior. Inside, the walls are finished and create an intimate environment to offer these works as a private collection to two individuals at a time for the duration of their stay.
Behind the rough walls, we can see the formation of relationships between the participants and the artist—relationships built over time and by chance. Raymond uses the act of choice in her practice to bring together people and their offered objects for one installation. Instead of decisions about materials, Raymond is interested in social choices influenced by her travels and everyday encounters. This project brings up collective pluralistic ideas and questions the individualistic tendencies popular in the art world.
Dimensions Variable
171 NE 38th Street, Design District, Miami, Florida 33137, United States
+1 305 607 5527 / www.dimensionsvariable.net