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AiOP 2015: RECALL Artists: Carrie Dashow, performing at Yesiree the Public Notary “Keeper of the smallest plant, I do.”

October 6, 2015 – 12:00 pm

Art in Odd Places (AiOP) 2015: RECALL is our 11th year and all about looking back at the artists and projects that made these festivals possible over the years. For RECALL, AiOP has invited back over forty artists to either present their original work or produce a completely new one that explore artworks in all disciplines outside the confines of traditional public space regulations. As we gear up for the festival, here is a preview of some of the works people can expect to see along 14th Street.

Name

Carrie Dashow, Performing as Yesiree the Public Notary.

Project Title:

This project (iteration) is called:

“Keeper of the smallest plant, I do.”

Mutual Life Assistance

An oath of growth with Yesiree the Public Notary

Carrie Dashow, Performing as Yesiree the Public Notary. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Links to past AiOP blog features on your works:

http://www.artinoddplaces.org/carrie-dashow-art-in-odd-places-2010-chance-artist-will-give-you-external-validation/

What was the first AiOP festival that you participated in?

Art in Odd Places 2010: CHANCE

How do you feel about returning to AiOP to participate in this anniversary festival?

Happy to be included and how could I do the Same piece! Though I liked my piece before, I have already updated.

Why is 14th Street a compelling site for creative response?

14th street particularly Union Square has a centrifugal force. From its history as a meeting point for speeches and public protest, labor day and labor union rallies. Now a scrutinized public Plaza with business encroaching, surrounded by bustling capitalist commerce and green markets echoing the nearby fertility of greener pastures.

I am excited to do one part of the performance in the weekday with the NYC workers and the other on the weekend, which I’m sure will include day trippers and tourists, also a part of our city. As a transportive hub, Anyone in NYC surely spends a variety of time in, out and around this square.

Carrie Dashow’s Yesiree the Public Notary card. Image courtesy of the artist.

Are you presenting the same project as last time? If so, how has it changed or evolved? How does your prior experience with AiOP influence your approach to this year’s festival? If presenting a new piece, why did you decide on something new?

I am presenting a different iteration of my Yesiree the Public Notary project where I use the law for instigating the best of ourselves by inverting the oath to instead of punishable by an outside force, we must do as we say.

I decided on something new because a lot has changed since 2010. I also moved upstate and am increasing my relations with nature, which is what this piece refers to.

What reactions did you get the last time you staged your work on 14th Street? What reactions are you hoping to draw from the public this time?

People seemed to be excited to be included and also took the opportunity to speak in public (They had to announce their oaths aloud with hand made megaphone). This project will be a bit more gentle, and I hope we can all be a little more quite, this oath goes directly inside and into the soil.

AiOP 2015: RECALL Former Staff: Sandra Carluccio

October 5, 2015 – 2:00 pm

Art in Odd Places (AiOP) 2015: RECALL is our 11th year and while this year’s festival is all about looking back at past artists and projects, we are also taking time to catch up with some of the former AiOP staff. Without the support of these dedicated volunteers, these festivals would not have gotten off the ground. We here at AiOP are honored to have worked with these individuals over the years and are taking the time to see what they have been up to, ask how working with AiOP has impacted their lives and, above all, hope to run into them on 14th Street during this year’s festival.

Sandra Carluccio.

How many years did you volunteer with AiOP? Which festivals and years were you a part of?

Being from Australia, I was first involved with the Sydney festivals in Dee Why and Manly beach. The next year I was lucky enough to work on “FREE” for the New York Festival on 14th Street, as well as Indianapolis. So over two years I have been involved.

What position did you hold during your tenure with AiOP?

First I was a stage manager for the Sydney festivals, and then went onto become a Curatorial Assistant for the NYC and Indianapolis festivals.

In what ways did working with AiOP assist you in your professional development outside the festival?

I was able to gather a greater understanding of how to roll out a large scale production of site-specific and public artwork, as well as insight into the curatorial process. An invaluable experience!

What is your fondest memory from participating in an AiOP festival?

I have so many!

Working remotely from Australia for the FREE AiOP festivals meant late night Skype’s over different time zones = delirium and laughter.

Finally meeting the teams when I was able to travel to the USA and being even more delighted with how talented and wonderful everyone was.

And then walking down 14th Street seeing a moment of convergence where a group of people with large papier-mache heads (Big Head Brigade) were dancing, met with a slow walking bride in drag (Kris Grey), met with a woman (Kara Schmidt) fixing the pavement with tape, met with a man (Joseph Bigley) offering sausages made of shredded paper. It was exciting to watch this happening simultaneously and watching people watching the intersection.

SANDRA CARLUCCIO