Desiderium
September 8 - October 6, 2007
Opening Reception September 8, 2007 6-9 PM
Curated by Evonne Davis
Gallery Aferro 73 Market Street Newark NJ www.aferro.org
Desiderium (n.) Deep, unfulfilled longing. Yearning. Desire without hope.
29 Artists explore this theme, including Newark born-and-residing talents Les Ayre and Kelly Pinho. There are numerous interactive elements to the show, including a motion- sensing video display, an artist-designed gumball machine, audio pieces and GPS- enabled platform shoes.
The Platform Shoes: (a monthlong event)
Fulbright Fellow and Eyebeam resident Norene Leddy will be offering the public the opportunity to try on “hacked” platform heels that feature an embedded LCD screen, GPS transmitters and an audible alarm. Their functionality touches upon issues of safety, freedom and surveillance that almost any urban resident can relate to.
The Platforms Store is open:
Try on the Platforms sandals Sept. 15, 22, and 29 from 12-6pm. Take them for a spin around the block, and let us know what you think. Demo sandals are available in a variety of sizes up to a women’s 12 / men’s 10. Aphrodite Team members will be on hand to guide you, answer questions and to take custom orders. To schedule an appointment, call us at (646) 652-7186 or email us at appointments AT theaphroditeproject DOT tv. Walk-ins will be accommodated when possible.
Audible Alarm Demonstration Sept. 29
Sept. 29 at 4pm we will hold a live demonstration to show how you can
build your own personal audible alarm system for around $10. The
system is easy to assemble and uses parts available from RadioShack.
No soldering or special skills are required. In addition to shoes,
this alarm can be used in handbags, jackets and other clothing. Email
diy-aferro AT theaphroditeproject DOT tv for more info and a parts
list.
Aferro Publications Available Now!
After high demand, Publication No. 1, “Our Man in Havana” can now be
purchased here. Publication No. 3, “I Dream of a World Where the World Never Happened” will be available at the Desiderium opening as a limited edition of 50 signed by Evonne Davis
