Martine Syms combines conceptual grit, comedy, and social commentary to respond to her immediate reality, outside of traditional methods of documenting life experiences. Animated by the "problems of truth," her practice questions image and language systems and their relationship to power. She is internationally known for a nuanced practice that spans across writing, performance, moving image, and installation.
Syms created four new works for the new collaboration between Bronzeville Center for the Arts and Sculpture Milwaukee. This presentation—Find A Way, A Short Meditation, Belief Strategy XIII, and an untitled photograph—includes photography, mantra, and visual patterns, offering a meditative prompt for viewers moving through the day-to-day.
Martine Syms combines conceptual grit, comedy, and social commentary to respond to her immediate reality, outside of traditional methods of documenting life experiences. Animated by the "problems of truth," her practice questions image and language systems and their relationship to power. She is internationally known for a nuanced practice that spans across writing, performance, moving image, and installation.
Syms created four new works for the new collaboration between Bronzeville Center for the Arts and Sculpture Milwaukee. This presentation—Find A Way, A Short Meditation, Belief Strategy XIII, and an untitled photograph—includes photography, mantra, and visual patterns, offering a meditative prompt for viewers moving through the day-to-day.
Social Choreography Score
by Kim Miller
Social Choreography Score
by Kim Miller
Stand looking at the work, or imagine doing so. Tilt your head up toward the sky. Drop your head slowly and now tilt your head up while tracing an arc in the air with your chin. Stop when your arc is complete. Notice the position of your head. Feel its weight – you may tilt it slightly side to side. Walk the length of the work while paying attention to your head (you can lower your head to a comfortable walking position). Now walk the opposite direction, and feel the weight of your story. Expand your story until it contains everyone.
Stand looking at the work, or imagine doing so. Tilt your head up toward the sky. Drop your head slowly and now tilt your head up while tracing an arc in the air with your chin. Stop when your arc is complete. Notice the position of your head. Feel its weight – you may tilt it slightly side to side. Walk the length of the work while paying attention to your head (you can lower your head to a comfortable walking position). Now walk the opposite direction, and feel the weight of your story. Expand your story until it contains everyone.