Christian Cruz performing at the Nasher
Jessica Fuentes talks with Christian Cruz about the challenges of performance work and the difficulties of its documentation.
“I’m interested in investigating invisible labor, as opposed to any physical labor. Lately my work has been closer to what I call pink collar instead of blue collar which means it is the work of those that are caretakers.”
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Today’s podcast is supported in part by the Art Museum of Southeast Texas, which is now showing the work of Texas-born artist Harry Ahysen. Ahysen’s works explore themes of identity, memory, and cultural heritage, and draw from his personal travel experiences. His use of vibrant colors, layered textures, and dynamic compositions creates a sense of movement and emotional depth in his pieces. Ahysen’s art is celebrated for its ability to evoke reflection on the complexities of human experience, and his influence continues to grow within the contemporary art scene. Devices for Study is the first museum exhibition of Ahysen’s work since his passing in 2006. Learn more here.
Related Readings:
—Glasstire: Easyside and Artist Mama Fund Open Call for Texas Single Parent Artists
—Glasstire: A Wave of Emotions: Performances at “Soy de Tejas” in San Antonio
—Glasstire: Performing Brancusi: Christian Cruz at the Nasher Sculpture Center
—Glasstire: Five-Minute Tours: Christian Cruz at Ex Ovo, Dallas
—Glasstire: Not Just Naked People: Experimental Action Performance Art Festival in Houston
—USLAF: Jessica Fuentes and Christian Cruz
1 comment
Greatly enjoyed the conversation! Glad to have a better understanding of how Performance Art is acquired or commissioned etc. Thank you and love what you’re doing Christian!