Kledia Spiro

An exhibition of seven performances involving sound, projection and duration that relate to memory, particularly the contracting accuracy/inaccuracy of histories and how those affect our reality. 

The event, titled FLASHBULB, will feature Jose Garza, Valerie Kuehne, Judith G. Levy, Luke Mannarino, Cris Schayer, Kledia Spiro, and Nathan Wyrick. CURATED BY Cris Schayer.

A flashbulb memory is a highly detailed, exceptionally vivid 'snapshot' of the moment and circumstances in which a piece of surprising and consequential (or emotionally arousing) news was heard. The term "flashbulb memory" suggests the surprise, indiscriminate illumination, detail, and brevity of a photograph; however flashbulb memories are only somewhat indiscriminate and are far from complete. Evidence has shown that although people are highly confident in their memories, the details of the memories can be forgotten.

Flashbulb memories have six characteristic features: place, ongoing activity, informant, own effect, other effect, and aftermath. Arguably, the principal determinants of a flashbulb memory are a high level of surprise, a high level of consequentiality, and perhaps emotional arousal.

These memories, often vivid yet inaccurate, often form lasting impressions on our selves and change who we are. In this we question the reality of our own histories.

JOSE GARZA: www.sentiwere.com,www.transversalproject.com
VALERIE KUEHNE: www.valeriekuehne.com 
JUDITH G LEVY: www.judithglevy.com
LUKE MANNARINO AND CRYSTAL BATEMAN: www.cargocollective/lmannarino
CRIS SCHAYER
www.crisschayer.com
KLEDIA SPIRO
www.klediaspiro.com
NATHAN WYRICK
www.nathanielwyrick.com

Petrichor Performance Collective and Panoply Performance Lab present a discursive exhibition of performative works in Brooklyn and Boston in conjunction with panel discussions on the legacy of performative practices and collective engagement in both cities.

This exchange is curated/organized by Helina Metaferia and Esther Neff, respective members of Petrichor and Panoply.

Friday, November 7 Panel Discussions 6pm, Performances @ 7-11pm

Saturday, November 8 Performances @ 7-11pm

Participating Artists: Danielle Abrams, Leah Rafaela Ceriello, Dell M. Hamilton , Tiara Jenkins, Ryan McMahon, Helina Metaferia, Cris Schayer, Bryana Siobhan, Kledia Spiro, Nathaniel Wyrick

About Petrichor Performance Collective: Petrichor is a performing arts collective operating and performing in Boston, MA, founded by MFA students, alumni, and friends of School of Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.