akeylah wellington

Pony beads, nylon thread, wire, steel support, ~9 ft x 10 ft

nineties resolving power and aughts resolving power appropriate pixelated images of supernovae, gas rings, Herbig-Haro objects, globular clusters, binary star systems, and circumstellar disks made by the Hubble Space Telescope in the 90s and 2000s. Resolving power refers to an observatory's ability to make clear what is light years away. Made of plastic pony beads, a common ornament for braided styles, these larger-than-life tapestries depict new, cool skyscapes. If tapestries chronicle history, could they also be woven to chronicle aspirations for the future? Could they capture the essence of an era?

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About the Artist

Molly Gochman is an artist and activist deeply engaged in social practice and focuses on activating spaces for profound collective experiences. Her practice encompasses a diverse range of mediums, including photography, sound, installation, and sculpture. Through these mediums, she often challenges and subverts conventional material boundaries to foster interaction, play, exploration, and meaningful dialogue. Molly frequently explores concepts encompassing human connection, environment, and community, rooted in the belief that life's experiences shape us. Guided by the concept that "life leathers us," her works not only aim to aesthetize but also reflect the passage of time through weather, wear, and change. Her practice continues to evolve with a desire to actively engage participants, inspire meaningful dialogues, find commonality, and discover shared human experiences. Originally from Texas, Molly is currently based in New York.

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