A multimedia collaboration between Food Studio Collective, Kolkata
& women of the Sundarbans, West Bengal. Curated by Sayantan Maitra Boka
MUSEUM OF FISHES & GREENS
May 22 - June 28, Scenic Hudson’s River Center
Long Dock Park, 8 Long Dock Road, Beacon, NY
Hours are Fri/Sat/Sun 12-7pm
or by appointment: eve@soonisnow.org
Soon is Now presents Museum of Fishes & Greens,
Climate, Craft and Food in the Sundarbans, India
A multimedia installation of batik sari textiles, handmade paper from plants, handcrafted artist books, and three new videos. A collaborative project by Food Studio Collective, artists and curators from Kolkata, India and women from fishing and farming communities in the Sundarbans, a biodiverse fragile delta severely impacted by climate change.
We are an Upstate Art Weekend participant.
Curated by Sayantan Maitra Boka. Co-Produced by Milena Chilla-Markhoff and Eve Morgenstern.
Soon is Now's programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
ANNUAL FESTIVAL
Soon is Now’s 5th annual festival at Scenic Hudson’s Long Dock Park. 1pm-5pm. Free and open to the public.
photo of Elisa Santiago and Alex Waterman by Flynn Larsen
ANDREW BREHM/JENNIFER LAUREN SMITH
Soon is Now presents our first artist residency with Beacon based artists Andrew Brehm and Jennifer Lauren Smith. With an exhibition, public workshop and performance evening.
This project is part of UPSTATE ART WEEKEND, July 17-21
Open hours Thursday July 17 - Monday July 21 11am-5pm. Reception: July 19, 5-6:30pm with a performance at 6:30pm in conjunction with the Goudy Wildlife Club. At The River Center, 8 Long Dock Road, Scenic Hudson’s Long Dock Park, Beacon, NY.
The artists will offer a workshop on July 12th from 10am-1pm. InVASive Arrangements: Vases Constructed from River Flotsam for Holding Bad Weeds. REGISTER HERE
KOYOLTZINTLI
Tinkuy, Seven Acts for the Beginning, End, and Beginning of Time
EXHIBITION June 6-July 6 at Scenic Hudson’s River Center, 8 Long Dock Road, Beacon, NY. Hours Thurs-Sun 12-6pm or by appt: soonisnowarts@gmail.com
FINAL DAYS: We are open Friday July 4 & Saturday July 5 from 12pm-6pm and Sunday July 6th from 12pm-5pm.
Artist talk on Sunday, July 6th at 4pm.
Performances (past) May 31/June 1
TINKUY is a sonic journey through Earth's evolution, reflecting a time when humanity has deeply interfered with the planet's balance. Koyoltzintli’s handmade ceramic sound objects, meticulously reconstructed based on pre-Columbian sonic artifacts, are featured in an exhibition that emerges from a live performance of the same title. A video installation of the performance is on view with her ceramics and other works.
The artist is offering a class for adults and youth 16 and up : Clay Instrument Making on June 28th from 10-1pm in Beacon, NY. Registration details here.
EDWIN TORRES
Feel Recordings In The River Field: A Poetry Performance
This performance intermingles poetry with live music and recorded sounds to explore the climate's impact upon us. Joining Edwin Torres will be musicians; Sean G. Meehan on snare and dowel, Gryphon Rue on electronics and sound, Alex Waterman on cello. Tickets are sliding scale and available at this eventbrite.
photo of Edwin Torres by No Land
This event is hosted by SOON IS NOW