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Introduction to "Spirituality"By Beryl Korot and S. Epatha Merkerson
Spirituality opens with an original work by artist, Beryl Korot. While quilting, actress and host S. Epatha Merkerson evokes the theme of spirituality as a “thread which connects us all.” Using found material culled from the broadcast, Korot manipulated the footage on her computer: slowing down, colorizing, and looping isolated gestures and sounds.
Meditative in its pace, Korot’s work harnesses the power of modern technology to create a space for reflection and intimacy. Korot’s piece blends together fleeting moments such as a sunset in the Arizona desert, a guitar ballad by John Feodorov, and the preparation of tea by Shahzia Sikander for her miniature painting.
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Beryl Korot was born in 1945 in New York City, where she lives and works. She graduated from Queens College in 1967 with a BA in English literature. In her practice, Korot explores how information is encoded and transmitted through systems of lines, grids, and patterns throughout human history. Drawing upon traditions and strategies found in weaving, print media, and video recording, the artist develops artworks that uniquely visualize the intersections of history, language, and technology.
Artwork Survey: 1980s
