“What Endures” a solo exhibition of new work by American artist Kambui Olujimi will run from September 8 through October 29, 2016, at Catharine Clark Gallery, San Francisco. The exhibition is inspired by dance marathons of the 1920s and 1930s, featuring photographs, works on paper, and video in proximity to a large, site-specific sculpture. The exhibition examines the gesture of dance as a symbol of persistence and resilience against economic slump and worldwide social upheaval.Dance marathons did challenge gender and class divides, yet they were vehemently racially segregated. Olujimi’s work examines the repercussions of such omissions in the creation of a mythic space. The central point of the exhibition, “Just Because We’re Magic Doesn’t Mean We Aren’t Real,” consists of interlocking platforms on which Olujimi performs at the opening reception, and upon which the artist’s works on paper are based.Olujimi will be present for an opening reception on Saturday, September 10, from 3 – 5 pm, with an artist talk at 2:30 pm, and for a closing event on October 29.Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek of the exhibition
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