Paul Rucker Update and Announcements
Paul Rucker
Dear Friends,
In addition to the shows listed, I’m really excited to announce some major opportunities taking place over the next few months. First up is a preview of work related to my Creative Capital Project at Gallery 4Culture this Thursday, August 1st. Recapitulation: Assassin Series - this body of work illuminates similarities between death by lynching and the flood of shootings in present day America. In sync with the extrajudicial quality of lynching, today’s shootings often go unprosecuted; or, if they go to trial, often end in dismissal of the accused.
In addition to the upcoming talk at the gallery, I’ll also be a guest speaker for Artist Trust’s EDGE Program in Port Townsend, WA; IdeaFestival in Louisville, KY; keynote speaker at the Seattle Race Conference at Seattle University; Arizona State University; as well as the Association of Independent Colleges of Arts and Design at Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA).
Upcoming performances include SAM Remix at the Olympic Sculpture Park and the Chapel Performance Space - both in Seattle.
This fall I’ll embark on a few new adventures: a two-day residency at Heritage University in Toppenish, WA; and a year-long residency at Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). My title will be the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation Artist in Residence and Research Fellow at MICA. More information coming soon. During this residency, I’ll continue to curate my Open Studio Project and continue various projects in the region.
As I watch current events, I see that art is more crucial than ever. I’m really excited about Recapitulation: Assassin Series. I started working on the Assassin Series over a year and a half ago. I hope you can come out.
Your support means a great deal. Individuals and organizations - I appreciate each and every one of you.
With gratitude,
Paul
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Upcoming Events
Opening: First Thursday, August 1, 2013 from 6–8pm
Recapitulation: Assassin Series
Assassin Series, the current chapter of Rucker’s Recapitulation project, is the focus of his August Gallery4Culture exhibit. Featuring animation, video, installation, digital prints, 3D printing, and sculpture, this body of work illuminates similarities between death by lynching and the flood of shootings in present day America. In sync with the extrajudicial quality of lynching, today’s shootings often go unprosecuted; or, if they go to trial, often end in dismissal of the accused.
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Visual Art Show - Proliferation
This is Not America
Arizona State University Art Museum
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Talk about the Assassin Series and future branches of Recapitulation, a work that explores parallels between the institution of slavery and our contemporary prison industrial complex.
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Solo Cello and duets with Gretchen Yanover
Wayward Music Series - Presented by Nonsequitur
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Solo Cello performance on a sculpture
8:30–8:45pm and 9:15–9:30pm;Tickets $12/$20/$25
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
Live performance on the roof of SAM’s installation, The Western Oracle: We Will Tear the Roof Off the Mother
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Artist Trust – EDGE ProfessionalDevelopment Program for Visual Artists
Centrum
Ft. Worden State Park
Port Townsend, WA 98368
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September 26 presentation with Creative Capital Artists
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Community Engagement, Visual Art Presentation and Music Performance
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November 8, 2013
Presentation/Performance
Time – TBD
Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)
1300 W Mount Royal Ave
Baltimore, MD 21217
Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design Conference. Includes 43 schools in the US and Canada.
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Robert W. Deutsch FoundationArtist in Residence and Research Fellow at MICA
Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)
1300 W Mount Royal Ave
Baltimore, MD 21217
