Exhibition Dates: May 13th through May 20th 2024 (visible 24 hours/day)
Artist Reception: Sunday, May 19th, 1 to 3pm
Artist Statement:
Dogsbody is Dead is a body of multimedia work inspired by author Katherine Dunn (notable for her 1989 National Book Award finalist Geek Love) and her semi-autobiographical novel Attic– a graphic and often uncomfortable depiction of her experience as a young woman incarcerated in the Midwest during the 1960’s. Her writing uses a stream-of-consciousness style of prose to recall her life leading up to and throughout her incarceration as well as her fellow inmates. The result is a raw breakdown of stereotypes about women, sex, mental health, and social justice. All of the work created is in direct response to Dunn’s text, which is primarily focused on the emotional/ behavioral standards placed upon women and the often tragic results that ensue.
Bios:
Rebecca Marino is a multidisciplinary visual artist and curator living and working in Austin, TX. Previously the Gallery Director for both Flex Space Gallery and Pump Project in Austin, she is now the Associate Director for Texas State Galleries in San Marcos, TX.
About
Window Dressing highlights the work of new members, emerging, local, and underrepresented artists with short-run shows on view while the main gallery is closed for installation. Window Dressing artists will explore the potential of our storefront window space, experimenting with the possibilities of limitation. Exhibitions are on view 24/7 through the gallery’s front glass.
Would you like to apply for a Window Dressing Show?
We are always accepting WD proposals and our committee meets twice a year to determine scheduling.
Selection Process
Your application will be kept on file for one year. Applicants will be made aware that they may be considered for an ICOSA exhibition at any point for one year following the submission of their application.
How to Apply
Please email the following to info@icosacolective.com with “Window Dressing Proposal” in the title:
Proposal
CV
Portfolio website URL
Three images of your work
*Incomplete applications will not be considered
Questions?
Contact us at info@icosacollective.com