TEXTS
September 5th - October 4th, 2020

⁣⁣Yet again, the importance of the written word on social media has proved to be one of the most useful tools for information sharing, community organizing, critical analysis, etc. - for many in COVID-related isolation, it became a primary means of connecting to other people. For those organizing in the uprising against white supremacy, words remain a central tool in gathering people, resources, and speaking out. ⁣⁣

⁣⁣For this show, haul gallery has invited a group of artists and writers to show in the gallery. They provided haul with text-based artworks, writings, and instructions for display. The coordination was done (for the most part) remotely.⁣⁣

TEXTS is an ode to the written and spoken word. It provides a dedicated physical space for viewers/readers to enjoy these gathered writings one at a time, and to take these words with them after leaving the gallery. 

ARTISTS:

Jordan Corine Cruz - sculpture on gallery floor: red mop with wax letters on wooden tile.

marcus scott williams - printed zine on window ledge.

daimon - printed essay: Cruelest Dream Reality, Part One

vie darling - projected video reading, printed zine for sale.

manuel arturo abreu - handwritten text on walls.

Phil Garber - 1 month’s worth of text messages printed on 675 feet of receipt paper.