This exhibition considers the opposition of collective movement through social dancing and the increasing presence of federal law enforcement and military in U.S. cities. Collaged cloth banners pay homage to dancers who move together in protest and with community. The textured effect of the paint on sheer cloth echoes camouflage and tie-dye, intentionally blending the two meanings of “Boots on the Ground”—the title of a new, popular Black line dance and a militaristic phrase.

Artist Talk: Wednesday, January 28, 6:30pm

Free and open to the public. For ASL interpretation and/or other accommodations, please contact ddtaropurua697@stkate.edu.

ARTIST STATEMENT
I work in textile and movement to explore personal and collective preservation, restoration, and expansion. Handmade banners (dyed, stitched, torn, appliqued, inked, embroidered) reference the visual, kinetic, and metaphoric elements of collective dance.

ARTIST BIO
Alexandra Beaumont is a textile artist and dancer. She works in fabric and movement to pay homage to the power of collective joy as a tool of resistance and solidarity. Her handmade banners reference the visual, kinetic, and metaphoric elements of dance floors. These collaged cloth works often depict celebrants and protesters in movement. She is a member of PF Studios in Minneapolis and contributes to the development team of Public Functionary, a gallery, and performance space supporting BIPOC and LGBTQ artists in the Twin Cities.