On view 11/26/11 - 2/12/2012 in Zürich: 'Clouds are subject to certain distinct modifications, produced by the general causes which effect all the variations of the atmosphere: they are commonly as good visible indications of the operations of these causes, as is the countenance of the state of a person's mind or body.' This is what the English pharmacist and … [Read more...]
Weather Report Workshop @ BRAC
On November 6th, Christy Speakman and SPWS teamed up for an artist talk and open weather report workshop as part of the "Shifting Communities" show at BRAC. Following Christy's artist talk, a series of volunteers recorded their version of a weather report. Skyped-in videos had some transmission problems. Hatuey Ramos-Fermín & Elizabeth Hamby on weather in the BRAC … [Read more...]
DIY Video Weather Reports Workshop & Artist Talk by Christy Speakman
In conjunction with the exhibition Shifting Communities: SP Weather Station, Laura Napier, Christy Speakman on view at the Bronx River Arts Center gallery, you're invited to attend two events this Sunday, November 6, 4-6 pm [BRAC Gallery, 305 East 140th St. #1A, Bronx, NY, 10454]. Christy Speakman will start the event with a talks about how she's used the different … [Read more...]
Film Screening: OWNING THE WEATHER this Sunday! 5pm
Please join us, at the Bronx River Arts Center gallery this Sunday at 5:00 pm for a screening of the documentary film OWNING THE WEATHER [http://owningtheweather.com/] in conjunction with the exhibition "Shifting Communities: SP Weather Station; Laura Napier; Christy Speakman, on view October 21 – November 19, 2011. "We've always wanted to control the weather. Now … [Read more...]
Opening Tonight!
Action shot of Heidi Neilson and Chad Stayrook installing the SPWS-BRAC temporary weather station on the roof of the BRAC gallery (BRAC on the Block @ BRAC Arts Space, 305 East 140th St. #1A, Bronx, NY) The exhibition "Shifting Communities" with Laura Napier, Christy Speakman, and SP Weather Station opens tonight from 6-9 pm. More details and directions below and here. … [Read more...]