ART: Celebrated Performance Artist Carolee Schneemann to Speak at RWU

Roger Williams University
School of Archtiecture, Art & Historic Preservation
 
Fall Events Series

Carolee Schneemann, Artist
“Dreaming in Technologies – Materials and Methods in Recent Work”
Wednesday, October 10 at 6:00 PM, Reception with the Artist to follow

 
In 1963, set in an environment of broken mirrors and motorized umbrellas, Carolee Schneemann covered her naked body with grease and plastic and posed with two garden snakes crawling across her torso, creating one of her most famous works: “Eye Body: 36 Transformative Actions.”
 
For Ms. Schneemann, “Eye Body” marked the beginning of an illustrious career as a performance artist known for evocative works in a variety of media. On Wednesday, Oct. 10, she will discuss her artistic endeavors at Roger Williams University as part of the School of Architecture, Art and Historic Preservation’s fall lecture series.
 
The presentation, “Dreaming in Technologies—Materials and Methods in Recent Work,” will be held at 6 p.m. in the Feinstein College of Arts and Sciences building, Room 157, on the Bristol campus at One Old Ferry Road. The event is free and open to the public as space allows.
 
Throughout her career, Ms. Schneemann has worked with film, photography, painting and performance art to create works focused on the body, gender and sexuality. Other acclaimed works include 1964’s “Meat Joy” and her controversial film “Fuses.” She is also the author of several books, including 1976’s “Cezanne, She Was a Great Painter,” and has taught at institutions including New York University, California Institute of the Arts and Bard College.
 
 
For more information on the presentation, contact the School of Architecture, Art and Historic Preservation at (401) 254-3605.