Quisqueya Henríquez 33, 140 Views, 2011
The title refers to the number of hits collected by Richard Serra’s Hand Catching Lead (1968) on YouTube; that is, after Henríquez filmed the internet video. After recording her appropriation, she transforms the original version by eliminating the moments where the hand catches the lead; thus eliminating the context of Serra’s original work. The hand moves back and forth, creating an illusion of interaction with the moiré effect, a signature of Henríquez’s work.
Sonya Clark Counting Change II, 2011
This animation exhibits an abacus that counts the years 1863 to 2013, signifying the 150th anniversary that the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. Dating as far back as 600 BC, the abacus continues to be the primary arithmetic device in some cultures. While a number of historical societies across the globe have fashioned their own versions of the tool, this abacus holds personal meaning to Clark, as she substitutes the beads with her own hairballs. Through establishing a relationship with the dates being measured, the artist merges symbols of history and individuality.