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A Future Memory

A new project by Matt Allison

January -March 2010

Nullspace Gallery & the asteRISK residency

108 E. Adams St., Downtown Jacksonville

www.nullspacegallery.com

     During the 3 months of my residency, my main focus will be a collaborative project tilted A Future Memory. Its goal is to publicly (re)engage and (re)interpret key figures and moments associated with the Modernist Avant Garde timeline. This will happen in a variety of ways, and for a variety of reasons. The following are some of my plans:

 - Create an open-to-the-public reference library located inside Nullspace Gallery

     This collection of essays, interviews, catalogues, sound and film recordings will create the historical context with which A Future Memory will engage. I intend to make this an extremely collaborative endeavor, and I urge all who are interested to drop off contributions at the gallery or e-mail me at matt.t.allison@gmail.com. More info on that very soon.

 - Web-based Interaction through Nullspacegallery.com

      In keeping with the interactive nature of A Future Memory, visitors will be able to experience the project via the web. Excerpts from the reference library, exclusive content, announcements, and live video feeds will all extend the piece well beyond the physical space of the gallery.

 - A series of collaborative events which correspond to the moments/ characters of A Future Memory

      In a series of loosely improvisational events, other members of the creative community will be invited to join me in digging into the Avant Garde. Brought on as guest curators, these invitees will present their own perspective through the what, why and how surrounding each evening’s festivities.      

 - The creation of a sprawling multimedia installation in the main gallery of Nullspace

      With its construction scheduled for the entire month of March, this installation will unfold entirely within the public’s view. Originally proposed as an attempt to read the future, the work will ritualistically explore the possibility of connecting what did happen in the past to what may happen in the future. As with all methods of divination, the ability to embrace chance, interpretation and mystery will be essential to A Future Memory’s success.