Carol Jazzar Contemporary Art is proud to present “Marry me – Western Union” – a performance by Miami artist David Rohn

“Marry me – Western Union” will be Miami based artist David Rohn’s first exhibition with the gallery for which the artist will explore cultural and historical definitions of togetherness, both temporal and eternal.

Assuming the role of prospective bride “Esperanza” (which means both ‘hoping’ and ‘waiting’ in Spanish) the artist will address notions of unity which he views as fundamental to the search for meaning.

Broadening his subject matter to include the theological, Rohn references the writings of the 16th century Spanish mystic Saint Teresa of Avila particularly from her book ‘Interior Castle’, in which she frequently described her union with God  as that of a Bride to a Spouse. Her views on desire, rapture, ecstasy, and internal prayer, expand the artists understanding of ‘unity’ to include that betwixt man and deity.

Sensitive to both Western and Eastern philosophies and traditions, Rohn demonstrates that our desires for unity and meaning go beyond any national or political context and that their origins are innate and impervious regardless of our seduction by the capabilities of rapidly expanding technological infrastructures.

Using live video feeds together with telephone and audio content the artist will virtually connect the conditions within the gallery and those outside in the adjacent garden – stressing the relationship between internal and external consciousness and the part that technology plays in our relationships.

Through exploring our vulnerability and his own devotional deference to truth, trust and the human spirit, Rohn invokes curative, transformative powers and spiritual questions whose scope is eternal rather than immediate, universal rather than local, and metaphysical rather than mundane.

 

For more information, Carol Jazzar 305 490 6906 www.cjazzart.com