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Together Apart, a Metaphor on Change
Within the pages of Together Apart, a carefully curated selection of photographs portrays moments of both connection and disconnection. Portraits, body shots, still life, and landscapes invite us to explore the intricate tapestry of human existence. As we navigate the images, a recurring motif emerges — the skin — a powerful symbol representing the intersection between our inner selves and the outside world. It serves as both a boundary and a point of contact, reminding us of the complex relationship between society and individuality.
The Ritsch Sisters have approached the composition and arrangement of their work with a playful and unconventional mindset. The photographs are thoughtfully juxtaposed, alternating between vibrant and muted colors, as well as between color and black-and-white images. This deliberate interplay mirrors the dynamic nature of society itself, capturing its kaleidoscopic essence. Like a mesmerizing dance, the photographs flow seamlessly, drawing us into a realm where boundaries are blurred and perceptions transformed.
But Together Apart extends beyond the confines of traditional artistic presentation. The book embodies its title’s essence, embracing a unique and interactive design. Nestled within its pages are two separate book blocks, offering readers the opportunity to explore parallel narratives or delve into each block individually. This ingenious format invites us to playfully engage with the photographs, forging our own connections and interpretations. It emphasizes the duality of togetherness and separation, reminding us that even in isolation, we are part of a greater whole.
The curator, Carmen Lael Hines, adds her insightful analysis to the mix, drawing inspiration from the works of Roland Barthes. Hines unravels the tension and tactile nature of the images within Together Apart, highlighting their ability to transcend conventional boundaries. These photographs become more than mere stills — they become catalysts for personal and emotional responses. Through Hines' lens, the series becomes a vibrant tapestry of multi-layered dialogues, a testament to the power of visual storytelling.
Beyond its aesthetic allure, Together Apart grapples with profound questions that touch the core of our human experience. It is a meditative exercise, an invitation to ponder the ways in which memory, organization, and lived experiences shape our perception of the world. As we immerse ourselves in the pages of this captivating book, we embark on an introspective journey, encouraging us all to embrace the perpetual dance of change.
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Ben Ganz, Object and Image Designer
What is your ideal office?
I’m good as long as I have some tables, my library, and good Internet.
What was the first art form that you felt drawn to?
Music.
What is your most prized possession?
A signed photograph of Zinedine Zidane my dad gave me on my 9th birthday.
Who would you choose to write your life story?
JR Moehringer.
Which weather phenomenon best embodies your personality?
The blue hour.
What is the hottest color? Which disgusts you?
Sky-blue is the hottest. Teal, I hate.
Which medium outside of your own do you find most intriguing? Music, because it is the most intuitive.
Which song would play during the opening credits of the Ben Ganz biopic?
“Temptation,” by New Order.
What is the most beautiful body of water you have ever seen?
Lake Lucerne around sunset.
What was the most useful piece of advice you were given around your practice?
The one advice that is the hardest to follow: 'learn how to say no.’
Who is the youngest person you trust?
My nephew Felix. He’s only three months old, but acts trustworthy, so far.
Do you have any rituals in your studio?
Team lunch and browsing the library.
What is the first thing you do when you wake up?
Guardian app and double espresso.
What was the last thing you stopped to take a picture of?
A cute Bernese Mountain Dog puppy I saw in a store.
What excites you most about technology?
Faster prototyping.
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"Immune Systems," a Survey on Healing
It feels fitting that New York’s Hannah Traore plays host to this rare and moving body of work at her eponymous gallery. When the 28-year-old first opened her doors last year on the lower east side and set out to create a space that felt accessible and inclusive to all, she had every intention to work closely with kids and young adults. This show is just the latest in her ongoing commitment to encourage creativity and build community.
“The work they do literally made me tear up, because I think it's so deeply important. I think just everything that they stand for is everything I stand for,” shares Traore.
The young gallerist and Artistic Noise’s Executive Director, Calder Zwicky had previously crossed paths during their respective stints at the Museum of Modern Art and Design, but reconnected last year.
“It was just beautiful, fortuitous timing, and she's been so intensely generous. She's not charging us a cent for rental. She's covering the costs. For the refreshments at the opening. She is helping us with PR promotion. And the kids are keeping 100% of the proceeds,” shares Artistic Noise Executive Director, Calder Zwicky.
Through collective paintings, collages, drawings, self-portraits and photography, this exhibition is a survey healing — created in an environment encouraging and inspiring young artists to process, express and share their experiences. The raw creative outpour of 20 participants takes plentiful shape as delicate cyanotypes, acrylic murals, mixed media garments, sculptural canvases and so much more. Each participant bares all with vulnerable explorations that confront themes of freedom, ignorance, gun violence, and inclusion, among others.
Bishop Mcindoe, Artistic Noise’s first artist in residence, dominates a whole wall with his expressive documentation of late nights in Harlem and Brooklyn. He animates dynamic street corners with vibrant hues and cleverly captures characters in motion. For Mcindoe the studio gave him a profound sense of community, and when asked how he came across the program, the artist shared that a week before he was set to go home, one of the art therapists visited him on Rikers Island. “They just gave me an open environment to be free, and be myself, to express myself and gave me the tools I needed to create.”
Many of these young artists come to the non-profit with trauma informed needs; by compensating participants with an hourly stipend every time they come into the studio, the Art & Entrepreneurship program ensures these budding artists can prioritize personal growth and also access mental health services. Artistic Noise: Immune Systems raised over $4000 for their community on opening night, and will be on view until July 1 at Hannah Traore Gallery.
