Performance | Objectified “Incidental 35: Scenes de Ballet” with Ray Incident

ARTIST STATEMENT:  
Do we possess objects, or do they possess us? In this contemporary Baroque interpretation, a gilded environment radiates opulence; female performers embody art objects in the environment. Abstract brushstrokes traverse their nude forms, eliciting memories and inner turmoil, capturing post-pandemic collective anxiety. Amidst this ambiance, women confront the unsettling loss of reproductive rights, urging the audience to ponder their bodies and altered domestic connections.

Within a consumerism maze exacerbated by economic downturns and escalating mental health challenges, polarized ideals clash globally. A domestic survival dance unfolds, akin to a robotic ritual, suggesting collective freedom through increased expenditure. This immersive experience compels us to confront contemporary complexities, where society's turbulent violent upheavals intersect with personal internal struggles, prompting reflection and questioning of where we will evolve to next? How will we shake off the dust of the pandemic and escape our self-made cages? Where do private life and government intersect?

CREDITS:  
Trina Merry

ABOUT RAY INCIDENT - INCIDENCE  
Rooted in the Surrealists' revolutionary spirit and cultural vibrancy, Ray Incident's album pays homage to that transformative era. Influenced by Paul Eluard's poetic expressions and the Surrealists' commitment to unlocking the subconscious, Ray Incident channels the essence of avant-garde movements into compositions. The album is a musical manifesto, calling for a rebellion against rationalism; thus, embracing the irrational and resonating. These themes shape Incidence’s exploration of unconventional harmonies and dreamlike sequences. With its intellectual salons and artistic fervour, Surrealism becomes the muse, inspiring a sonic journey that mirrors the spirit of the artistic movement and captures the enigmatic pulse of that cultural epoch.  
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ABOUT THE ARTISTS:  
Trina Merry, a resilient lightning strike survivor and multi-media artist, has made an indelible impact on prestigious venues such as The Whitney Biennial, Getty Villa, Brooklyn Museum of Art, Museo De Bardini (Florence), and Edward Hopper House. Complementing her artistic prowess with a BFA in film, she refined her craft through the Watermill Center's summer program. Operating from two dynamic studios in NYC and Dallas, Trina not only challenges artistic norms but also creates works that seamlessly transition from gallery walls to urban streets and serene landscapes. Her art resonates globally, often going viral, while attracting notable collectors, including Luis Manuel Miranda, Planned Parenthood, and the San Jose Museum of Art.