joël andrianomearisoa
serenade is not dead
12 january - 15 march (extended) 2020
curated by senior curator laurie ann farrell
we pull back the curtain for a behind the scenes look at joël andrianomearisoa’s dc exhibition serenade is not dead, curated by senior curator laurie ann farrell.
the curtain for the serenade is made from black fabrics the artist collected from around the world including from his home country madagascar.
removing all light in the space aside from a neon sculpture creates the ambiance of the night.
andrianomearisoa worked with neon of dallas to determine the correct height for the neon.
the sketch reveals the creation of two spaces. The entrance space is for ‘the serenade is not dead’ and the second gallery contains nine chapters on ‘the process of love.’
about 500 meters of fabric were sewn together and suspended on rods to create an immersive installation. the artist wanted visitors to experience a darkened space for reflection.
the serenade neon was made locally in dallas. the artist designed a file that was produced by neon of dallas.
for the artist, “serenade is a sentimental act, but above all, an act of humanity. a way to put feelings, emotions and desires back at the center of the discussion. a way to address something we have lost in our society today.”
andrianomearisoa’s exhibition affirms that:
“seduction is not dead, emotions are not dead and we are (all) still alive!”
serenade continues until the end of all loves...