ARCHITECTURE OF THE OVERFLOW: A Live Performance by Emily Johnson
Supported by The SHS Foundation in honor of Treasurer, Sara Throne
Have a seat on one of the many quilts that will be laid out on the main floor of The Church and join Emily Johnson as she weaves you into a movement- and sound-based performance that will envelop you in shared histories and experiences. A portal to a way forward through care and awareness, Johnson’s performance invites participants to redefine themselves within space-time, to join her in an act of “reworlding,” and to physically stitch together a work of art. Assisted by Korina Emmerich, Johnson invites audiences to contribute to the quilt squares, through stitching and/or adding their visions for the future.
A location-specific work, Johnson’s performance helps revitalize our integral connections to one another and awaken us to the threads that connect us via our environments, our stories, and our pasts, presents, and futures. This performance is an artwork featured in Eternal Testament, our current exhibition curated by Jeremy Dennis and Meranda Roberts; please find more information on the exhibition on our website. Proceeds from this event will be used to support Ma’s House, an art space for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
Though most participants will be seated on the ground on quilts provided, there will be chairs available for those who prefer or need them.
Venue
The Church is a not-for-profit organization encompassing an artist residency, exhibition space, and creativity center. It is a place where local and national artists and creatives of all stripes work, meet and inspire each other. The Church offers a diverse range of programming including musical concerts, artists talks, performing arts, community lectures and much more.
