re:connections
re:connections—CalArts Art MFA Postgraduate Exhibition
Aug. 5-31, 2021
Tin Flats
1989 Blake Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Participating artists
Aimée Dopa, Amanda Bauer, Benjamin S. Gordon, Caleb Craig, Dana Carly Eitches, Danielle Trent, Dongpu Ling, Eleanor Francis, Fía Benitez, Jing Dong, Juan Herrera, Kendra Le Bault de la Moriniere, Lois Bielefeld, Richard Nam, Ruoyi Shi, Seongeun Kim, and Yaozhi Liu.
re:connections was co-organized by curator Audrey Min with Aimée Dopa, Amanda Bauer, Juan Herrera, Lois Bielefeld, Kendra de la Moriniere, Yaozhi Liu, Caleb Craig, Ruoyi Shi, and Fía Benitez.
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Website
Design and graphic identity of reconnections2021.com by Amy Fang. Development by Jing Dong. Coordination by Ruoyi Shi.
Find an overview of the site linked here.
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Artist Book
The limited-edition artist book re:connections (2021) features 18 contributions by graduates in the CalArts programs in Art, Art and Technology, and Photography and Media, as well as an introduction by Tatum Howey (Critical Studies MFA 21). It is an 8.75 x 8.75”, 96-page, Smyth sewn paperback with a foil stamped cover, edition of 100.
Across two spreads and an index each, MFAs reflect on their artistic practice in the past two years—before and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. re:connections offers unique insights into process: from research materials and correspondence, to in-progress and finished works.
Printed by Conveyor Studio, the publication’s concept, design, editing, and sequencing were collaboratively realized by the exhibition’s executive committee, with guest editors Zoe Strauss, Courtney Loi (Critical Studies MA 21), and Matthew R. Bussa (Critical Studies MFA 20).
The book was released in February 2022 at The Mackey Apartments in Los Angeles. The event, hosted by MAK Center, culminated in a panel discussion among CalArts visiting faculty, Guggenheim Fellow, and conceptual artist Zoe Strauss; Tatum Howey, PhD candidate at UCSD; curator Audrey Min; and School of Art faculty Ashley Hunt.
re:connections (2021) is found in over 15 international libraries and special collections.
Access the PDF here.
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Catalog
The exhibition catalog features essays by curator Audrey Min and Courtney Loi (MA 21, Aesthetics and Politics), and was available on-site through the run of re:connections.
Edition of 200. 5 x 8”, 24-page, saddle-stitched, 2-color risograph. Printed and designed by Yeye Press.
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Programming
Tin Flats hosted several public programs including on-site screenings of time-based works. Programs also included panels with the exhibiting artists moderated by CalArts Faculty Ashley Hunt, Mercedes Dorame, Zoe Strauss, Shirley Tse, and Caleb Craig.
re:connections Opening Reception:
Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, 5-8 pm PST
Tin Flats
1989 Blake Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Guest-Moderated Artists Panels:
Key terms: future, technological intervention, ecological disaster, speculation
Key terms: land, research, memory, heritage
Screening
Works by Dana Carly Eitches, Juan Herrera, Jing Dong, Kendra de la Moriniere, Lois Bielefeld, Ruoyi Shi, Seongeun Kim, and Yaozhi Liu
Friday, Aug. 20, 7:30 pm PST
Tin Flats
1989 Blake Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Guest-Moderated Artists Panels:
Key terms: transformation, reflection, body, perception, performance
Key terms: political connections, transmission of ideology, mapping
re:connections Closing Reception:
Monday, Aug. 30, 5-8 pm PST
Tin Flats
1989 Blake Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Gallery Hours:
Thursday–Sunday, 12-6 pm PST
Free admission
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Press and listings
Hopeful and Aware: MFA Work From CalArts and UC Irvine, Shannon Hebert Waldman, Hyperallergic, 2021
‘re:connections’–CalArts MFA 2021 Postgraduate Exhibition, CalArts, 2021
re:connections: Art MFAs Present 2021 Postgraduate Exhibition, 24700, 2021
re:connections, Art Rabbit, 2021
re:connections: Two New Publications from Art MFA Exhibition, 24700, 2022
MAK Center welcomes community at block party, Beverly Press, 2022
Mackey Apartments Block Party, 2022
Alums Celebrate Launch of Artist Book re:connections, 24700, 2022
re:connections: CalArts MFA artist book launch, Curate LA, 2022
Event photo documentation by Rafael Hernández, Yaozhi Liu, and Gabriel Bruce. Artist book and catalog documentation by Lois Bielefeld, Yaozhi Liu, and Aimée Dopa.
Aug. 5-31, 2021
Tin Flats
1989 Blake Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Participating artists
Aimée Dopa, Amanda Bauer, Benjamin S. Gordon, Caleb Craig, Dana Carly Eitches, Danielle Trent, Dongpu Ling, Eleanor Francis, Fía Benitez, Jing Dong, Juan Herrera, Kendra Le Bault de la Moriniere, Lois Bielefeld, Richard Nam, Ruoyi Shi, Seongeun Kim, and Yaozhi Liu.
re:connections was co-organized by curator Audrey Min with Aimée Dopa, Amanda Bauer, Juan Herrera, Lois Bielefeld, Kendra de la Moriniere, Yaozhi Liu, Caleb Craig, Ruoyi Shi, and Fía Benitez.
Website
Design and graphic identity of reconnections2021.com by Amy Fang. Development by Jing Dong. Coordination by Ruoyi Shi.
Find an overview of the site linked here.
Artist Book
The limited-edition artist book re:connections (2021) features 18 contributions by graduates in the CalArts programs in Art, Art and Technology, and Photography and Media, as well as an introduction by Tatum Howey (Critical Studies MFA 21). It is an 8.75 x 8.75”, 96-page, Smyth sewn paperback with a foil stamped cover, edition of 100.
Across two spreads and an index each, MFAs reflect on their artistic practice in the past two years—before and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. re:connections offers unique insights into process: from research materials and correspondence, to in-progress and finished works.
Printed by Conveyor Studio, the publication’s concept, design, editing, and sequencing were collaboratively realized by the exhibition’s executive committee, with guest editors Zoe Strauss, Courtney Loi (Critical Studies MA 21), and Matthew R. Bussa (Critical Studies MFA 20).
The book was released in February 2022 at The Mackey Apartments in Los Angeles. The event, hosted by MAK Center, culminated in a panel discussion among CalArts visiting faculty, Guggenheim Fellow, and conceptual artist Zoe Strauss; Tatum Howey, PhD candidate at UCSD; curator Audrey Min; and School of Art faculty Ashley Hunt.
re:connections (2021) is found in over 15 international libraries and special collections.
Access the PDF here.
Catalog
The exhibition catalog features essays by curator Audrey Min and Courtney Loi (MA 21, Aesthetics and Politics), and was available on-site through the run of re:connections.
Edition of 200. 5 x 8”, 24-page, saddle-stitched, 2-color risograph. Printed and designed by Yeye Press.
Programming
Tin Flats hosted several public programs including on-site screenings of time-based works. Programs also included panels with the exhibiting artists moderated by CalArts Faculty Ashley Hunt, Mercedes Dorame, Zoe Strauss, Shirley Tse, and Caleb Craig.
re:connections Opening Reception:
Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, 5-8 pm PST
Tin Flats
1989 Blake Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Guest-Moderated Artists Panels:
- Saturday, Aug. 14, 1-2:30 pm PST
Key terms: future, technological intervention, ecological disaster, speculation
- Saturday, Aug. 14, 3-4:30 pm PST
Key terms: land, research, memory, heritage
Screening
Works by Dana Carly Eitches, Juan Herrera, Jing Dong, Kendra de la Moriniere, Lois Bielefeld, Ruoyi Shi, Seongeun Kim, and Yaozhi Liu
Friday, Aug. 20, 7:30 pm PST
Tin Flats
1989 Blake Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Guest-Moderated Artists Panels:
- Aug. 22, 1-2:30 pm PST
Key terms: transformation, reflection, body, perception, performance
- Aug. 22, 3-4:30 pm PST
Key terms: political connections, transmission of ideology, mapping
re:connections Closing Reception:
Monday, Aug. 30, 5-8 pm PST
Tin Flats
1989 Blake Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Gallery Hours:
Thursday–Sunday, 12-6 pm PST
Free admission
Press and listings
Hopeful and Aware: MFA Work From CalArts and UC Irvine, Shannon Hebert Waldman, Hyperallergic, 2021
‘re:connections’–CalArts MFA 2021 Postgraduate Exhibition, CalArts, 2021
re:connections: Art MFAs Present 2021 Postgraduate Exhibition, 24700, 2021
re:connections, Art Rabbit, 2021
re:connections: Two New Publications from Art MFA Exhibition, 24700, 2022
MAK Center welcomes community at block party, Beverly Press, 2022
Mackey Apartments Block Party, 2022
Alums Celebrate Launch of Artist Book re:connections, 24700, 2022
re:connections: CalArts MFA artist book launch, Curate LA, 2022
Event photo documentation by Rafael Hernández, Yaozhi Liu, and Gabriel Bruce. Artist book and catalog documentation by Lois Bielefeld, Yaozhi Liu, and Aimée Dopa.