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CURATOR: Naked Heroes & Breathing Forests

POSTED: Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 10:17 PM

Every Tuesday, Critical Mass pokes around the blog world so you don't have to. Philly art collective Nexus is in the process of showing their newest environmentally geared project, Ground Play. The collection consists of work from six artists who were sent to the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education's Brolo Hill Farm, and asked to create art in response to the physical space and history of the location. Brolo Hill Farm, once a functioning farm, is now a work/exhibit space for resident artists. Some of the work coming out of there has been turning heads, especially the animations. Here's a few to give you a taste of what's going on out there: The first piece (below) is a video game-inspired animation called "Boss Fight 1." It depicts a naked, long-haired hero trying to vanquish a head that's sprouting from the ground. http://vimeo.com/14860258 The second piece (below) is an excerpt from a film that focuses on the idea that plants and animals have spirits even after they're dead. The film also grapples with the concept of a "living forest," making the forest appear like it's breathing. http://vimeo.com/14660961 You better get a move on if you want to check it out. The show finishes up on Saturday with a fundraiser to benefit Nexus. Besides food and drinks, the gathering will feature live music and comedy from Doogie Horner, Amir Golan and Greg Gethard. Sat., Oct. 2, 6 p.m., $10, NEXUS, 1400 N. American St., 215-684-1946, nexusphiladelphia.org

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