Interview: Swoon Speaks to Finding Compassion Through the Act of Looking and Unearthing Her Own Vulnerability
“Seven Contemplations” (2020 to 2021) at Albright-Knox Northland. All photos © Swoon, shared with permission
In some methods, Caledonia Curry’s work as a public artist has come full circle, an evolution she discusses in a brand new interview supported by Colossal Members. Curry debuted as a New York Metropolis road artist referred to as Swoon proper across the flip of the final century, her hand-worked portraits making putting, albeit unlawful, statements on outdated partitions. At the moment, she harnesses that very same vitality into intricate—and intimate—installations set in museums and galleries.
Once I take a look at a face for days, once I take a portrait of any individual on the road, after which I stare at that face for days and days, there’s this a part of my mind that’s like, “This human is completely excellent. I’ve by no means seen something extra noble and delightful than this particular person.” After which I believe, “You suppose that each time.” That’s as a result of it’s true.
Swoon spoke with Colossal contributor Paulette Beete about how the act of trying is on the heart of her follow, why she’s began to deal with her personal trauma along with that skilled by others, and why her physique of labor up to now is sort of a lifesaving yarn, a map of each the place she’s been, the place she’s going, and all the things she’s realized alongside the best way.
“Yaya,” Hong Kong
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