"We have decided not to die."
About
'Body Building' is an exhibition micro-site built to provide more information about the concept, the work and the artists participating in the show. The exhibit is part of the Portland Architecture & Design Festival.
Curator is Christine Taylor, with co-curating of video selection by Jeff Jahn, and project assistance by Maya Attar.
"How interesting to think about the reciprocal relationship between the body and the spaces we build and create for it: mind and body shaping space, while space (building and garment), intentionally or un-, shapes and affects the body within in unpredictable ways." — Lisa Radon, excerpt from essay ‘Body | Building’
Artists are Brendan Coughlin, Christine Taylor, Emily Ryan, Hans Lindauer, Jennifer Jacobs, Laurence Sarrazin, Lisa Radon, and Opulent Project.
Our official sponsors are The American Institute of Architects Portland, Project Cityscope, Bside6 Gallery and House Spirits Distillery.
Special thanks to everyone who made this great collaboration a reality: ADX, IDOM Boutique, Kathryn Adams, Laura Jennings, Lulus Vintage, Seamus Holley.
An extended thanks to Lisa Kuhnhausen for planting the seed around visualizing clothing as a structure built around the body.
