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- **Posted:** 2021-01-07T20:02:12.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Centre[3] (@centre3_) — https://gondola.cc/centre3_

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We are pleased to present, Billie Said, ‘Strange Fruit’ by Farihah Aliyah Shah + This, That, and the Third by Alexis Rivierre, curated by Sally Frater⁠
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These two exhibitions are held in our virtual Main Gallery and will be available for viewing from January 7 – February 20, 2021⁠
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Billie Said, ‘Strange Fruit’ by Farihah Aliyah Shah⁠
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Using self-portraiture and simple installations, Billie Said ‘Strange Fruit’ aims to respond to the current Black Lives Matter movement and past civil rights movements advocating for justice and equality whilst commenting on the lack of representation of Black bodies in the history of photography. The series reflects on the significant history of still-life photography and botanical objects and challenges the viewer to elevate fragmented or disenfranchised bodies to the same respect as the popularly photographed succulent. The series lends its name from the 1930s poem “Strange Fruit” which was popularized by Billie Holiday. The poem speaks about the common practice of lynching in the American South. Despite the literal disappearance of this act, the figurative and systemic lynching of Black bodies from the contemporary socio-political discourse remains. ⁠
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This, That, and the Third by Alexis Rivierre⁠
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Through a body of work that includes photography, video, sculpture, and public intervention, Alexis Rivierre’s This, That & the Third investigates the ways in which citizens of the United States receive social conditioning that informs their perceptions of self and “other”. Focusing on the stereotypical tropes of Black women that are perpetuated by language, film and other forms of media the artist draws on her personal experience to create counter-narratives that challenge limiting forms of representation. Utilizing her clothing and personal objects to create masks that are employed in scenarios that explore themes of isolation, anxiety, and adornment the artist asserts that self-care and protection are vital components in the cultivation of power and agency.⁠
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To fully experience the shows, please visit the links in our bio! ⁠
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