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Public reception in the gallery:
Wednesday, October 15
5-7 pm
An exhibition featuring the work of prolific Mexican-born performance artist Guillermo Gómez-Peña and collaborators including acclaimed book artist Felicia Rice. This multi-media and multi-faceted art exhibition delves into the meaning of identity, legal documentation, racism, and appearance.
The Sesnon Gallery exhibition unfolds, literally, with Felicia Rice’s innovative large-scale book as the focal point within the gallery. It features Gómez-Peña’s performance texts and her own relief prints and typography. When fully opened, Rice’s accordion-style book winds along the length of a 30-ft. table.
The outcome of a seven-year collaboration, Rice’s book DOC/UNDOC Documentado/Undocumented Ars Shamánica Performática is accompanied by critical commentary by Professor Jennifer González. The deluxe edition of the book is housed in a hi-tech aluminum case containing a video by Professor Gustavo Vazquez, an altar, and a cabinet of curiosities. Opening the case triggers light and interactive sound art by artist Zachary Watkins.
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Related Events
Artist Performance/Talk by Felicia Rice
"DOC/UNDOC: Collaboration and Metamorphosis"
Wednesday, October 22 • 7pm
in the Sesnon Gallery
Special performance by Guillermo Gómez-Peña
"Imaginary Activism: The role of the artist beyond the art world"
Thursday, November 6 • 8:00 pm • free admission
Digital Arts Research Center • DARC • UC Santa Cruz
Workshop with Guillermo Gómez-Peña
Friday, November 7 • 12-5 pm • DARC
open to the community and students
[space is limited please email for application process: sesnon@ucsc.edu]
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About the Sesnon Gallery
The Sesnon Gallery operates a museum-oriented program for educational purposes and encourages interdisciplinary discourse through the lens of the arts. The gallery presents an annual schedule of exhibitions that represents a broad range of methods, media and cultures, in a local, regional, and national context, with a focus on contemporary practice. The Sesnon Gallery endeavors to integrate its programs and exhibitions into the lives of a broader community.
Visit the Sesnon Gallery:
Tuesday–Saturday, 12–5 pm
Wednesday 12–8 pm (closed Sunday and Monday)
Special discussions and performances Wednesday evenings 5-8pm.
The Sesnon Gallery is closed for holidays on Nov. 11, 27, 28.