The Gathering | Nik Perez

Residency
Written By

March 16, 2011 – April 15, 2011

Collaborators: Nik Perez with Ian Montgomery

The Gathering is an interactive installation involving simple mechanics and epic poetry. The piece is comprised of collection ribbon that has been hand-stitched with an original work of writing by artist Nik Perez. Illuminating the third floor stairway corridor with a hand-cranked powered LED light, the work encourages an imaginative dialog with Elsewhere's many spaces and Perez's writing.

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Nik Perez
Nik Perez

Minneapolis, MN

March 16, 2011 - April 15, 2011

" I want my writing to create connection. My artistic purpose is the full blown reveal – which, quite honestly, I don’t feel I’ve reached yet. I want my work to inspire people to ask what they would be willing to risk of themselves artistically. I don’t want my art to be a statement, but perhaps a question without the question mark. "

- Nik Perez

Ian Montgomery
Ian Montgomery

Ian Montgomery (Gravelville, Iowa) is an artist and builder with professional construction, carpentry, and installation experience. He joined Elsewhere in 2009 to oversee the preservation and safety of Elsewhere’s building and collection, and works directly with artists on installation and sculpture to ensure structural integrity and visitor safety. Ian previously worked in a similar capacity for Flux Factory in New York and has a BA from Bard College.

Building Curator, October 1, 2009 – November 2011

Residency September 10, 2009 – October 8, 2009

Project: Glass Forest

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