THOUGHT I BURIED IT
THOUGHT I BURIED IT 
by Maja Rajenovich & The Wranglers
March 20 - April 5, 2015
chashama 1351 Gallery
1351 Amsterdam Avenue
(btw 125th & 126th Streets)
New York, NY 10027
WORKSHOP/GALLERY HOURS:
Tuesdays - Sundays from 12-6 pm (closed Mondays & 4/3)
Featuring installations by Tanya Gagné, Gregory Kramer, Zofi Lohr, & Maja Rajenovich, with further guest artists throughout the residency. (See calendar of events below.)
Inquiries: buriedheat@gmail.com
www.majarajenovich.com
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Friday, March 20th: 7 pm
OPENING NIGHT
Chris Cochrane, Michael Evans, Kevin Bud Jones (music)
Anthony Howard, Richard Kroeling, Lisa Rinzler, Ann Tracy (film)
Saturday, March 21st: 3 pm (parade/face-painting), 7 pm (Ceremony)
SPRING EQUINOX/OSTARA: EQUAL PARTS, LIGHT & DARK
Guest Curator, Tanya Gagné presents a day of performance art, music, and dance.
Featuring: Ms. Gagné, Suzanne Rogaleski, Adriana Atema, Meghan Czerwinski, Ondyne’s Demise, & more...
Wear white & black and bring something for the altar
Sunday, March 22nd: 6 pm
FILM SCREENING of OUI WE (2001) & OTHER SHORTS
Anthony Howard (film)
Shannon Plumb (film)
Johanna Meyer & Maja Rajenovich (stills)
Friday, March 27th: 7 pm
RETROSPECTIVE/PERFORMANCE & FILM
Jessica Beckwith (projection)
Tanya Gagné & Maja Rajenovich (live art)
Jules Buck Jones (film)
Dennis Oppenheim (film)
Melody Owen (film)
Saturday, March 28th: 3-6 pm (Portraits) & 7 pm (show)
WALK-IN PORTRAITURE 3-6 pm
Kenneth Nowlan (Photographer)
and
A NIGHT OF PERFORMANCE & FILM 7 PM
Nira Burstein (film)
Gregory Kramer & Gabe Raines (transdimensional ambient electronics)
Maja Rajenovich (live art)
Philippe Roy (animation/motion art)
Akiko & Lee McMahon (MCs)
Sunday, March 29th: 6 pm
REVISITING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY FILM FESTIVAL
Guest Curator, Roberta Bonisson (The Shed Space, Brooklyn)
Maja Rajenovich & Johanna Meyer (stills)
Tuesday, March 31st: 3-6 pm
LIFE DRAWING SESSION (by donation)
Kit Lagreze, Director
Wednesday, April 1st: 7 pm
SONIC MASSAGE, CONCERT, WINE & CHEESE
Kenny Wollesen, Sonic Massage
Charles Burnham, Marika Huges, Tony Jones, & Kenny Wollesen (music)
and Alan Bolle (Painting)
Thursday, April 2nd:
Gregory Kramer & Zofi Lohr installations 12-6 pm
Saturday, April 4th: 7 pm
A NIGHT OF MUSIC & DANCE
Bliss Freaks (Drone Excavation)
Jonathan Wood Vincent (Reinventing the Suburban Ohio Sex Cult)
Johanna Meyer, Jennifer Miller, & Maja Rajenovich (dance/live art)
Ana Dantas (Windows)
Sunday, April 5th: 6 pm
KUNDALINI SOUND LAUNCH, Gong & Company
Guest Curator, Siri Rishi Kaur of Beloved Yogi Harlem
THOUGHT I BURIED IT began as a durational piece and study of sweat inside a human-sized snake box. Sessions for participants were set to 30 minutes interrupted by short interludes, beginning at 165 degrees increasing by 10 degrees upon each re-entry to a maximum threshold of 195. The impression of the exercise was then measured over time, post-waking-dream state impact from the endurance. Some went on to have an increased sense of embodiment or hyper-awareness. They might need to return to the box to maintain the state, while others, though impacted, picked up the previous impressions of their lives, and emerged seemingly unchanged. In this residency, a number of artists have come together in an expansion of the snake-box parameter through which any passer-by can engage with the original box, and other sculptural works, mural-making, screening room, and live performances. A more indepth elaboration on the work of these artists and the philosophy of the space will be available on majarajenovich.com. We look forward to meeting you.
Artist Biography:
Maja Rajenovich began exhibiting Live Art pieces over twenty years ago in Portland, Oregon, working primarily in sculpture, music, and video. In the early 90s, she moved to NYC to work as a studio assitant for sculptress Barbara Ellmann. Rajenovich came into contact with Dennis Oppenheim, Nina Martin, Lisa Nelson, and Marc Ribot, all of whom had great influence as she began training at the New York Dance Intensive. She has completed Fine Art Degrees in Sculpture and Theatre: Acting from Lewis & Clark College and Portland State University, and is currently studying toward a graduate degree in Nursing Midwifery. Rajenoivch has shown in Bill Young Studio, Judson Church, Performanceworks NW (OR), LAVA, Galapagos Art Space, The Tank, Big Skyworks Brooklyn, Joyce Soho, Dance New Amsterdam, Seattle Festival of Dance Improvisation, The Hostess (OR), Bryant Lake Bowl (MN), New Dance Allliance, and Green Space. Her current performance art projects are process oriented with a focus on repetition, ritual, environmentalism, and the role of witness/voyeur/audience.
Wranglers:
Jessica Beckwith, Installation (projection)
Karen Bellone, Photographer/Filmmaker, (portrait)
Roberta Bonisson, Curator/Filmmaker, (film festival)
Charlie Burnham, Musician (Trio)
Nira Burstein, Filmmaker (shorts)
Chris Cochrane, Activist Musician (Opening Night)
Michael Evans, Musician (Opening Night)
Tanya Gagné, Performance (Live & Curator)
Anthony Howard, Clown Poker Player (film)
Jules Buck Jones, Artist (video)
Kevin Bud Jones, Musician (Opening Night)
Tony Jones, Musician (Trio)
Gregory Kramer, Musician (sound/video installation)
Richard Kroeling, Director (film)
Kit Lagreze, Painter (mural)
Zofi Lohr, Artist (Embryonic State)
Jennifer Miller, Dancer (performance artist)
Lee McMahon, Architect (boxes)
Johanna Meyer, Dancer (choreography)
Kenneth Nowlan, Photographer (portraits)
Dennis Oppenheim, Artist (film)
Melody Owen, Artist (video)
Fanny Perez, Social Activist (ceremony coordinator)
Shannon Plumb, Filmmaker (storefront installation)
Gabe Raines, Musician (Duo)
Lisa Rinzler, Cinematographer/Filmmaker (portrait)
Philippe Roy, Artist (animation/motion art)
Dylan Stanfield, Artist (mural)
Ann Tracy, Artist (video)
Jonathan Wood Vincent, Performance (piano & accordion art)
Kenny Wollesen, Musician (sound massage & Trio)
For more information, contact the artist at buriedheat@gmail.com.
by Maja Rajenovich & The Wranglers
March 20 - April 5, 2015
chashama 1351 Gallery
1351 Amsterdam Avenue
(btw 125th & 126th Streets)
New York, NY 10027
WORKSHOP/GALLERY HOURS:
Tuesdays - Sundays from 12-6 pm (closed Mondays & 4/3)
Featuring installations by Tanya Gagné, Gregory Kramer, Zofi Lohr, & Maja Rajenovich, with further guest artists throughout the residency. (See calendar of events below.)
Inquiries: buriedheat@gmail.com
www.majarajenovich.com
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Friday, March 20th: 7 pm
OPENING NIGHT
Chris Cochrane, Michael Evans, Kevin Bud Jones (music)
Anthony Howard, Richard Kroeling, Lisa Rinzler, Ann Tracy (film)
Saturday, March 21st: 3 pm (parade/face-painting), 7 pm (Ceremony)
SPRING EQUINOX/OSTARA: EQUAL PARTS, LIGHT & DARK
Guest Curator, Tanya Gagné presents a day of performance art, music, and dance.
Featuring: Ms. Gagné, Suzanne Rogaleski, Adriana Atema, Meghan Czerwinski, Ondyne’s Demise, & more...
Wear white & black and bring something for the altar
Sunday, March 22nd: 6 pm
FILM SCREENING of OUI WE (2001) & OTHER SHORTS
Anthony Howard (film)
Shannon Plumb (film)
Johanna Meyer & Maja Rajenovich (stills)
Friday, March 27th: 7 pm
RETROSPECTIVE/PERFORMANCE & FILM
Jessica Beckwith (projection)
Tanya Gagné & Maja Rajenovich (live art)
Jules Buck Jones (film)
Dennis Oppenheim (film)
Melody Owen (film)
Saturday, March 28th: 3-6 pm (Portraits) & 7 pm (show)
WALK-IN PORTRAITURE 3-6 pm
Kenneth Nowlan (Photographer)
and
A NIGHT OF PERFORMANCE & FILM 7 PM
Nira Burstein (film)
Gregory Kramer & Gabe Raines (transdimensional ambient electronics)
Maja Rajenovich (live art)
Philippe Roy (animation/motion art)
Akiko & Lee McMahon (MCs)
Sunday, March 29th: 6 pm
REVISITING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY FILM FESTIVAL
Guest Curator, Roberta Bonisson (The Shed Space, Brooklyn)
Maja Rajenovich & Johanna Meyer (stills)
Tuesday, March 31st: 3-6 pm
LIFE DRAWING SESSION (by donation)
Kit Lagreze, Director
Wednesday, April 1st: 7 pm
SONIC MASSAGE, CONCERT, WINE & CHEESE
Kenny Wollesen, Sonic Massage
Charles Burnham, Marika Huges, Tony Jones, & Kenny Wollesen (music)
and Alan Bolle (Painting)
Thursday, April 2nd:
Gregory Kramer & Zofi Lohr installations 12-6 pm
Saturday, April 4th: 7 pm
A NIGHT OF MUSIC & DANCE
Bliss Freaks (Drone Excavation)
Jonathan Wood Vincent (Reinventing the Suburban Ohio Sex Cult)
Johanna Meyer, Jennifer Miller, & Maja Rajenovich (dance/live art)
Ana Dantas (Windows)
Sunday, April 5th: 6 pm
KUNDALINI SOUND LAUNCH, Gong & Company
Guest Curator, Siri Rishi Kaur of Beloved Yogi Harlem
THOUGHT I BURIED IT began as a durational piece and study of sweat inside a human-sized snake box. Sessions for participants were set to 30 minutes interrupted by short interludes, beginning at 165 degrees increasing by 10 degrees upon each re-entry to a maximum threshold of 195. The impression of the exercise was then measured over time, post-waking-dream state impact from the endurance. Some went on to have an increased sense of embodiment or hyper-awareness. They might need to return to the box to maintain the state, while others, though impacted, picked up the previous impressions of their lives, and emerged seemingly unchanged. In this residency, a number of artists have come together in an expansion of the snake-box parameter through which any passer-by can engage with the original box, and other sculptural works, mural-making, screening room, and live performances. A more indepth elaboration on the work of these artists and the philosophy of the space will be available on majarajenovich.com. We look forward to meeting you.
Artist Biography:
Maja Rajenovich began exhibiting Live Art pieces over twenty years ago in Portland, Oregon, working primarily in sculpture, music, and video. In the early 90s, she moved to NYC to work as a studio assitant for sculptress Barbara Ellmann. Rajenovich came into contact with Dennis Oppenheim, Nina Martin, Lisa Nelson, and Marc Ribot, all of whom had great influence as she began training at the New York Dance Intensive. She has completed Fine Art Degrees in Sculpture and Theatre: Acting from Lewis & Clark College and Portland State University, and is currently studying toward a graduate degree in Nursing Midwifery. Rajenoivch has shown in Bill Young Studio, Judson Church, Performanceworks NW (OR), LAVA, Galapagos Art Space, The Tank, Big Skyworks Brooklyn, Joyce Soho, Dance New Amsterdam, Seattle Festival of Dance Improvisation, The Hostess (OR), Bryant Lake Bowl (MN), New Dance Allliance, and Green Space. Her current performance art projects are process oriented with a focus on repetition, ritual, environmentalism, and the role of witness/voyeur/audience.
Wranglers:
Jessica Beckwith, Installation (projection)
Karen Bellone, Photographer/Filmmaker, (portrait)
Roberta Bonisson, Curator/Filmmaker, (film festival)
Charlie Burnham, Musician (Trio)
Nira Burstein, Filmmaker (shorts)
Chris Cochrane, Activist Musician (Opening Night)
Michael Evans, Musician (Opening Night)
Tanya Gagné, Performance (Live & Curator)
Anthony Howard, Clown Poker Player (film)
Jules Buck Jones, Artist (video)
Kevin Bud Jones, Musician (Opening Night)
Tony Jones, Musician (Trio)
Gregory Kramer, Musician (sound/video installation)
Richard Kroeling, Director (film)
Kit Lagreze, Painter (mural)
Zofi Lohr, Artist (Embryonic State)
Jennifer Miller, Dancer (performance artist)
Lee McMahon, Architect (boxes)
Johanna Meyer, Dancer (choreography)
Kenneth Nowlan, Photographer (portraits)
Dennis Oppenheim, Artist (film)
Melody Owen, Artist (video)
Fanny Perez, Social Activist (ceremony coordinator)
Shannon Plumb, Filmmaker (storefront installation)
Gabe Raines, Musician (Duo)
Lisa Rinzler, Cinematographer/Filmmaker (portrait)
Philippe Roy, Artist (animation/motion art)
Dylan Stanfield, Artist (mural)
Ann Tracy, Artist (video)
Jonathan Wood Vincent, Performance (piano & accordion art)
Kenny Wollesen, Musician (sound massage & Trio)
For more information, contact the artist at buriedheat@gmail.com.
