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Tradition

Danièle Dennis

July 30, 2015 - August 22, 2015

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Artist Involved:
Danièle Dennis

July 30th-August 22th, 2015

Artist Involved:
Danièle Dennis

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Tradition explores the invisible/visible Black body through the merging of two ceremonial practices: the rice toss and the burial. The Black body is seemingly engulfed by well wishes yet struggles to remain conscious. The leftover rice present in the gallery prompts the viewers as witnesses to reflect on the execution of Black bodies.