Sweat Equity
Gary DiBenedetto
InstallationSeptember 8 - October 8, 2011
Sweat Equity expresses outrage over the negative impact of capitalist exploitation as a means of production. With an increasing globalized economy accompanied by ravenous consumption of natural resources, will we lose an opportunity to recognize the futility of capitalist pursuit? Will we change our direction and gain respect for the preservation of human dignity?
Each of Gary DiBenedetto kinetic sculptures, made from antiques, has a moving component, powered manually or by electric motors. An audio processing feature brings the sound generated by these machines to life. As a result, spectators are able to explore the operations of the many tools that comprise these sculptures.
Special Events
Sweat Equity (Performance):
Saturday, October 1 at 3 pm & Thursday, October 6 at 7 pm
Admission: $20, students: $10
Sweat Equity is a non-verbal staged performance where dancers operate kinetic sculptures. Each sculpture is a machine that generates sound. Each dancer’s relationship to their sculpture becomes increasingly complex. Tension is exemplified during a sequence of three acts. Each act presents changes in the actor’s physical appearance and operating procedures. An electroacoustic composition unfolds, increasing tension and directing the dancer’s actions.
Choreographed by Julia Ritter.
All proceeds from Sweat Equity will be donated to Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen in Chelsea.
About the Artist
American installation artist and composer, Gary DiBenedetto’s recent multi-media works include video, sculpture and composition. The sculptures are assemblages of varying materials that have physical movement, which generates sound. The compositions, derived from sounds recorded in natural and industrial environments, are sonic collages that imply political or social messages. Gary’s music has been extensively performed throughout the US and international communities and is available on the CDs Twin Towers (2008) Electroshock Records, Moscow A Drop in the Bucket (2000) and Season of Adjustment (1998) Diversity Music, USA as well as numerous compilations. DiBenedetto’s multimedia interactive installations have been exhibited throughout North America.
Image courtesy the artist.