Porch Projects Presents: [ ]

Porch Projects’ third exhibition, [ ], will showcase the collaborative debut of Washington, DC, artists Patrick McDonough and Matias. For this project, the artists will present a site-specific installation that explores the phenomenology of shared efforts, the dynamics of self-expression, and the adventure of production.

Opening Reception: Friday, July 8, 2011, 7:00-9:30 pm


Closing Reception & Artists’ Discussion:
Wednesday, August 31, 7:00-9:30 pm (Artists’ Discussion 7:30-8:30 pm)

Exhibition available by appointment at other times.

porchprojectsdc [at] gmail [dot] com

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McDonough has presented his work locally at Flashpoint, Civilian Art Projects and Conner Contemporary Art.  He is the latest recipient of the Public Art Residency, a collaborative program between the WPA and Socrates Sculpture Park, where he will present new work in September. Learn more at http://www.pkmcdonough.com/

Matias has recently participated in exhibitions at Green Gallery, WPA, and MDW. In October of this year, Matias will have his first solo exhibition in the U.S. at Chicago's Alderman Exhibitions. Learn more at http://matiasmatias.com/

Eat Our Words: Artists' Discussion Images

We had a lovely discussion with the artists of Eat Our Words, plus others from the community, this past Saturday.  Here are a few images of the event, courtesy of Stephen Bradley who teaches at UMBC. Thanks, Steve!

From left: Mariah Johnson, Chanan Delivuk, Jaimes Mayhew, Shannon Young

 From left: Chanan Delivuk, Jaimes Mayhew, Shannon Young

From left: Becca Kallem, Chanan Delivuk, Jaimes Mayhew, Shannon Young

Eat Our Words will remain on view for a couple more weeks.  If you'd like to see it, make an appointment by emailing porchprojectsdc [at] gmail [dot] com.

Eat Our Words Artists' Discussion Scheduled

On Saturday, June 4, there will be an artists' discussion for the exhibition Eat Our Words, with Chanan Delivuk, Shannon Young, and Jaimes Mayhew.  Weather and time permitting, Young and Mayhew will reprise the performance portion of their work Dinner Conversation.  Gather at 2 pm, come early to mingle and view the show.

Email porchprojectsdc [at] gmail [dot] com for more information or directions.

Installation Images: Eat Our Words

A few images from yesterday's opening and performance...

Two installation works by Chanan Delivuk, in the main Porch Projects space

Performance in progress with Jaimes Mayhew (center) and Shannon Young (far right)

Another view of Chanan Delivuk's installation

Performance conclusion

Porch Projects Presents: Eat Our Words

Porch Projects’ second exhibition brings together the work of three area artists to explore issues of food politics and food culture. Chanan Delivuk (DC), along with collaborating team Shannon Young and Jaimes Mayhew (Baltimore), will showcase new works of sound, installation, performance, and social practice art. These works will consume the main Porch Projects space and spill into other areas of the house and backyard, reinforcing the social and peripatetic nature of eating. Taken together, these artists’ works will help viewers examine their own complex relationships with food, and how the acts of preparing and consuming a meal link us all to each other and the larger world.

Eat Our Words
A group exhibition organized by and showcasing the works of Chanan Delivuk, Shannon Young, and Jaimes Mayhew.

Opening Reception: Saturday, May 21, 2011, 4-7 pm*
Artist Discussion: June 4, 2011, time TBD
Exhibition available by appointment at other times.
Email for directions or more information:
porchprojectsdc [at] gmail [dot] com

*Rain date: June 4 (in the event of bad weather, reception and discussion will be combined)

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Chanan Delivuk is an artist based in DC who is originally from Baltimore. She completed her MFA at George Washington University in 2010 and has recently shown her work in the Classroom 102 space at GWU, and at the Rice Gallery in Westminster, Maryland. Learn more at chanandelivuk.com.

Shannon Young lives and works in Baltimore. She earned her MFA in 2008 from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. She has recently exhibited her work at the Wyman Arts Center and at the Evergreen Museum at Library, both in Baltimore. Learn more at shannyoung.wordpress.com.

Jaimes Mayhew is an artist also based in Baltimore. He received his MFA from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, in 2010. During the past year, his work has appeared at Anne Arundel Community College and at Baltimore’s Annex Gallery. Learn more at www.enginesofthefuture.com.

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(images, from left to right: Chanan Delivuk, Mom’s Fridge, 2010; Jaimes Mayhew, Accumulation/Temporary Occupations, 2010; Shannon Young, Portable Gardens, 2009)

Save the Date: Second Exhibition Scheduled for May 21

The second Porch Projects exhibition will go on view May 21, with an opening reception in the evening.

Featuring artists Chanan Delivuk (DC) with collaborators Shannon Young and Jaimes Mayhew (Baltimore), the show will explore issues of food access, activism, and communication via sound, installation, and social practice projects.

Stay tuned for more details. Contact porchprojectsdc [at] gmail [dot] com to join our email list.

A Nest, a Shell, a Corner, a Drawer: Culminating Discussion with the Artists

The first Porch Projects exhibition is drawing to a close. Please join us on Thursday, March 31, 2011, for a last look at the show and a culminating discussion with the artists. This forum will be a chance for me, you, and the featured artists (Kendall Nordin, Magnolia Laurie, and Leigh Davis) to have a broad discussion about art issues, conceptual frameworks, and studio life.

We will begin the discussion at 7 pm. Arrive a bit early to view the show and mingle.

Email porchprojectsdc [at] gmail [dot] com to RSVP and for directions.