Drowned in a Glass of Water: An Installation by Pepón Osorio
Williams College Museum of Art
September 25, 2010–February 6, 2011
The museum has commissioned a new work of art by artist Pepón Osorio, whose creative practice involves a process of social engagement. Over the past year, Osorio has shared conversations, stories, and meals with many people in Williamstown and North Adams, Massachusetts. The result—a large-scale, multimedia installation that slowly revolves—represents the stories of two families, transforming personal memory into a collective narrative. What are the dynamics that nourish an individual, a family, or a community? How do we cope with challenges that seem so large we feel like we are “drowning in a glass of water”? Following Osorio’s practice, the exhibition opened first in an unconventional setting—a former Chevrolet dealership in North Adams. By shifting context, the project enables the museum to link audiences in dialogue and reflection and become a crossroad to the community. Organized by Cynthia Way, Director of Education and Visitor Experience.
Williams College Museum of Art
The Williams College Museum of Art is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is free and the museum is wheelchair accessible.
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