The petite political powerhouse punched a hole in the Honey space gallery floor and installed her single piece on a wall surrounded by dank, musty rubble.
The show served to raise awareness for the senseless, unsolved and ongoing murders of women in Juarez, Mexico. The piece was a drawing of a woman, presumably recounting the story, mirrored on the pamphlet handed out at the opening, of her daughter's murder. Framed by a smattering of glass housed candles on the ground, and a handful of butterflies spilling from what should be her dress, in true Swoon style, the one piece managed to be haunting enough.
In tandem with the highly factual information detailed on the back of the show flyer Swoon made a real impact with her statement.
Get on the google train and find out more about the Juarez killings, and see what you can do to attract some attention to the situation.
Portrait of Sylvia Elena
A collaborative installation by Swoon and Tennessee Jane Watson
May 30- July 5, 2008
Opening reception: Friday, May 30, 6-8pm
Honey Space
148 11th Ave. btw 21st & 22nd
New York, New York
www.honey-space.com
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