We are thrilled to announce the first Artist Talk in the Glitch Library series, featuring Larisa Crunțeanu, an artist whose work spans multiple disciplines including writing, video, performance, and sound art. Her upcoming talk, titled “Page Intentionally Left Blank,” will take place on Thursday, September 19th, at 6:00 PM and promises to offer a captivating exploration of how literature can describe and translate worlds, serving as both a lens and a mirror to human experience.
Larisa Crunțeanu’s recent article in IQads dives deep into her thoughts on the nuances of authenticity and truth in contemporary art. Through her interdisciplinary practice, Larisa engages with the tension between sincerity and the expectation of presenting a definitive truth. She challenges the notion that art must serve as a factual or objective reflection of reality, instead embracing the ambiguity and fluidity that come with subjective expression. For her, art is not about reaching a final truth, but about creating space for questioning, experimentation, and open-ended dialogue.
In the article, Larisa also reflects on her creative process, likening it to a scientific method where she starts with a question, accumulates research and materials, and engages in long-term experimentation. An openness to chance, intuition, and collaboration allows her work to remain dynamic and continuously responsive to the complexities of the world around her.
What to Expect from Artist Talk#1 in the Glitch Library titled: Page Intentionally Left Blank
In this unique talk, Larisa Crunțeanu will explore the relationship between literature and art, looking at how stories and written characters can influence an artist’s approach to creating. Through a series of examples from her own body of work, she will discuss how books have shaped not only the content but also the structure of her projects. The talk will provide an in-depth look at how literary references become a vital part of her process, offering new ways to engage with her art and the world around her.
4 key Topics Larisa Will Cover:
1. Literature’s Role in Translating Worlds
At the core of Larisa’s presentation is the idea that literature offers a unique ability to both describe existing worlds and create entirely new ones. She will explain how specific books and characters have influenced her, not just as a reader but as a creator. Literature becomes a bridge between imagination and reality, enabling her to navigate both personal and collective narratives.
2. Interdisciplinary Approach
Known for working across multiple mediums, Larisa will share how literature often informs her choice of artistic form. Whether she is working with video, sound, or performance, each medium brings a different layer to the narrative. For example, she might use sound to emphasize a character’s internal dialogue or performance to bring a fictional world into physical space.
3. The Role of Intuition and Accidents
In Larisa’s process, intuition and the unexpected play a vital role. She often allows literary works to guide her in unexpected directions, leaving room for accidents and spontaneity in her projects. This approach allows her to experiment with different outcomes, often leading to new questions and creative discoveries. During the talk, she will elaborate on how literature has inspired these intuitive leaps in her practice.
4. Collaboration and Public Engagement
Literature often serves as a point of collaboration for Larisa, who enjoys working with other artists and cultural workers. Books become a shared language, allowing for productive dialogue between collaborators. Additionally, Larisa engages the public in her work by using literature as a familiar entry point. Whether through a live performance or an interactive installation, literature opens up her practice to wider audiences, making it more accessible.
Event Details:
• Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024
• Time: 6:00 PM
• Location: Glitch Library, Dacia 57
• RSVP: Limited seating is available. Register here.
Read More about Larisa Crunțeanu’s Work and see you in the Library
For those interested in learning more about Larisa’s thoughts and artistic practice, we recommend reading a recent in-depth interview with her published by IQads. The article offers a deeper look into Larisa’s artistic process and philosophy, and it serves as a wonderful companion to the upcoming talk.
Read her book Protocols of Singularity published by Dispozitiv in the Glitch Library, find it in the index here along many more other artist books.
