"Now and Now and Now" A group exhibition, "Now and Now and Now," unfolds, Where photography, objects, poetry, and sound converge, Curated by Victoria Chapman and Stevie Kincheloe Exhibition dates: November 8 - December 14, 2024 Exhibition Hours: Thursday - Saturday from 1pm - 4 pm El Nido by VC Projects, 1028 N. Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90029 https://www.elnidostudio.art Email: victoria@vcprojects.art Featuring work by Ipshita Maitra, Francesco Tori, Linda Zambolin, Silvia Gaffurini, Stevie Kincheloe, L.Mikelle Standbridge, Tamara Reynolds, Melody Joy Overstreet, Greg Smith, and Alexandra Terlesky "Remember, remember, this is now, and now, and now. Live it, feel it, cling to it. I want to become acutely aware of all I've taken for granted." — Sylvia Plath, an excerpt from The Diaries of Sylvia Plath, circa 11 September 1950 This exhibition takes viewers on an evocative journey through the intricate layers of human experience. Through photography, poetry, sound, and objects, it delves into the essence of the present moment—fleeting, profound, and resonant. Photography, with its ability to capture time in a single frame, serves as the entry point, inviting contemplation on the transient nature of existence. Reflective compositions reveal the interplay of sight and motion, provoking introspection on life's ephemeral beauty. Poetry threads through the exhibition, amplifying the visual experience. Drawing inspiration from Sylvia Plath’s confessional style, experimental yet honest verses unravel personal narratives that echo contemporary life’s complexities. The poetry intertwines with the art, offering deeper reflections on the human condition. Objects—ordinary and extraordinary—add depth, each one carrying silent stories of past lives and future imaginings. Tangible expressions of memory, these artifacts ground the exhibition, inviting viewers to connect the familiar with the unknown. They evoke both individual and collective histories, enriching the exhibition with layers of memory. The exhibition also incorporates Kintsugi, the Japanese art of mending broken pottery with lacquer and powdered gold, silver, or platinum. This technique highlights rather than conceals cracks, honoring imperfections as part of an object's story. Rooted in the philosophy of mushin, or “no mind,” this practice embraces change, non-attachment, and acceptance, revealing how brokenness can transform into a new beauty. "Now and Now and Now" stands as a testament to art’s transformative power to illuminate our shared humanity. Celebrating the present moment—fragile yet resilient, fleeting yet eternal—it weaves a rich tapestry of visual, poetic, and narrative forms that echo the essence of human experience. - Victoria Chapman