Sergio Rojas Chaves
This exhibition opens on Friday, November 4th, 7:00–9:00 PM
Exhibition runs through Sunday, November 20th, 2016.
Gallery Hours:
Saturdays and Sundays, 12 to 4 pm,
or by appointment.
Artist Talk — Sunday, November 6th, 3:00 pm
— Free and open to the public!
Going To/Coming From presents a body of work that explores the transitional notions of space and the temporary nature of geographical identity. Interior/exterior/micro/macro/outer space converge in a gallery context, laying ground for inquiry.
How can one live in two places at the same time? Is it possible to inhabit distance? Perhaps our experience of distance is not one of habitation but rather one of embodiment. Rojas Chaves’ work ranges from video- to photo-installation and is informed by his experience of living between Victoria and San Jose as well as his encounter with fellow immigrants in Canada.
Artist’s Bio:
Sergio Rojas Chaves (b.1992) is a Costa Rican artist currently working between Victoria, BC and San Jose, Costa Rica.
Through the use of photography, video, performance and installation, his practice explores understandings of distance, locational identity and site specificity. His work has been shown individually and collectively in Canada and Costa Rica; his latest project is taking place at the X Central American Biennial in Limon, Costa Rica. He is a founding member of Animazules Art Collective and is an active member of the art writing workshop Taller 1390 in San Jose. He studied Architecture at Universidad de Costa Rica and has recently completed his BFA at the University of Victoria.
Artist Talk — Sunday, November 6th, 3:00 pm
Rojas Chaves will talk about Site Specificity and Locational Identity in relation to his photo/video work. He will address the experiences he has had of making work between two places and the nuances that arise from working at a distance.