Sondra Perry: A Terrible Thing

Sondra Perry's installation piece, A Terrible Thing, explores the history of Euclid Street in Cleveland through video, pictures, and digital methods to negotiate issues of identity and the changing infrastructure of race representation.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 136 pages
Publication date: 27 January 2022
Publisher: Hatje Cantz

Sondra Perry, an installation artist, delves into the enigmatic transformation of a random space into a place that holds historical significance and meaning in her current piece, A Terrible Thing, showcased at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Cleveland. Situated on Euclid Street, in the vibrant heart of Cleveland, Perry conducts an archaeological exploration of the street's past through a multifaceted approach. She employs video, images sourced from online platforms, and digital techniques of representation to unravel the intricate tapestry of the street's history. By intertwining the evolving infrastructure of race representation on the street with its gender-political implications in everyday usage, Perry establishes a profound connection between these two aspects. Through this artistic endeavor, she aims to negotiate complex issues of identity, encompassing the identity of a city, society, and individual identities. This remarkable work has now become a prism through which we can envision and contemplate various times and perspectives, thanks to the publication accompanying it.

Weight: 616g
Dimension: 300 x 240 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783775746366