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Locust Projects presents Christina Pettersson: In the Pines
April 3, 2020 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Friday, April 3rd from 6:30 – 8:30pm enjoy the Opening Reception of the new site-specific installation ‘In the Pines‘ by Christina Pettersson at Locust Projects. In the Pines transforms the Project Room at Locust Projects into a cemetery populated by early South Florida people and local figures unknown to most current residents. A lasting impression of the collective past, cemeteries are perfectly designed to contemplate the past’s narrative and act as a memorial. Surrounded by drawings inspired by local sites, visitors will be able to create grave rubbings from handmade tombstones and view a video of the artist’s travels through historic areas. The installation celebrates South Florida’s history by mourning what has been lost while also taking back the cemetery for the living, strengthening our sense of community by honoring the dead and exploring their forgotten history. The exhibition will be accompanied by a series of public activations. This exhibition is on view from April 03 – June 13, 2020.
About the Artist: Born in Stockholm, Sweden, Christina Pettersson has lived in Miami, FL most of her life. Her last two solo exhibitions, in Everglades National Park and at the historic Deering Estate on Biscayne Bay, reflect her lifelong passions in her hometown.
Image: Photography by Eli Peck.
