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Genesis Breyer P-Orridge and Daniel Albrigo: Putting Your Money Where Your Mouth Is… A LOVE STORY
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Daniel Albrigo, Maltiesers, 2009
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June 18, 2010 – Aug 7, 2010
Wednesdays–Saturdays (11am–6pm)
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“The fact that Genesis P-Orridge had his teeth removed and replaced with gold casts — the act which inspired this exhibit — and it doesn't come across as jarring can be interpreted a few ways: Either his previous, plastic-surgical modifications were that much more radical, or (better yet) the artist's in-flux attitude toward the body has become as inextricably linked to his identity as is Throbbing Gristle or Psychic TV. Both the act and the exhibition, which also features impressive "response" paintings by Daniel Albrigo, maintain P-Orridge's transgressive legacy (bones, fish, and glitter share space with teeth molds inside small, wooden display boxes). But the biggest and happiest shock is… it doesn't really shock. Like the photos of a worm and a rose that frame one triptych, it feels ugly and beautiful — and natural.”
Stephen Gossett, Flavorpill
Western Exhibitions says: Putting Your Money Where Your Mouth Is… A LOVE STORY documents the latest iteration of Genesis Breyer P-Orridge's investigation into the malleability of self and reality and Daniel Albrigo's response to the elder artist's project. As part of that ongoing endeavor, P-Orridge has had all of h/er teeth removed and replaced with gold casts of the originals. The gesture is emblematic of Breyer P-Orridge's efforts because it demonstrates the severity of h/er commitment to erasing the boundaries between art and life. Infatuated with Breyer P-Orridge's gold teeth, Daniel Albrigo created a body of paintings documenting aspects of the process, and instigating the exhibition. Albrigo contributes stunningly realistic portraits of Breyer P-Orridge's cast teeth. Closely cropped and lushly painted, the paintings engage the viewer in contemplating the gaudily ornamented orifice and dental prosthetics much as they would a conventional still life.
