Life in Progress Video Series!
February 21, February 28, & March 7, 2021
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See entire Life in Progress Video Series Playlist on AnySquared Projects YouTube Channel
Life in Progress Video Series showcases work that expresses definitions and/or critiques of “progress.” This series seeks to explore the concept of progress with our work, our art, in our communities, and as human beings — both in the city and the world. Through art that provokes, challenges, or illustrates progress, the series examines what is actual progress, what some consider progress, and what is not. AnySquared’s video series is part of the LIP 20/20 Arts Festival
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Program 1 | Sunday February 21 at 5:30 pm
YouTube video of Program 1 >
Shake Before Vandalizing (27m) | by Andrew Garcia
A Chicago street art documentary on the progression of the form and evolution of street art that is now being accepted in certain parts of the city as genuine art rather than vandalism. (work in progress)
Auburn Gresham Mental Health Mural (7m)
Video by @vidsbyjeremy and mural by Natalia Virafuentes, Natalia Sustaita, Mario Mena, and Squeak Starzula, and others. In summer 2020, artists created the Auburn Gresham Mental Health Mural where the artists’ purpose was to engage with the community. The video shows process of painting the mural.
NE2 Squad! (1m) | by Adrian-ADR
Animated collaboration with AnySquared Artists
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Program 2 | Sunday February 28 at 5:30 pm
YouTube video of Program 2 >
Part 1
Dear Diary (5m) | by Andy Meholock
Andy sits down on January 1st, 2020 to write in his diary about his hopes and struggles for the new year.
Rani Rage Radio, Ep.45 Trendism excerpt (9m)
by Sonal Aggarwal & Meg Indurti
“We are living in a very exciting time. We didn’t have the language to put our feelings into action… and now we do! And the whole world seems to be protesting. It can get very tough talking to our families!”
And the land shivers, and everything disappears, and nothing remains, but all the birds, some still flying, with no place to rest (9 min)
by Kassandra Spence
Explores apocalyptic themes.
My Life Matters (5m)
Choreographed by Orb Box, Music by Blackerface, Video by Harley Foos (Edited by Lexi Midkiff; Colored by Lauren Malis)
My Guernica (5m) | by Olga Guse
Takes on the ghost of war through animated drawings.
Downtown Sunset (1m) | by Joey Delisi
Part 2
One To Another (4m) | by Sarawut Chutiwongpeti
Reflects on issues of cultural transformation related to global mobility through the process of creating an installation
Seven Sashes (6m) | by Mars Caulton
Performance about life and survival with PTSD.
The Grandmother Project (6m) | by Melanie Brezill shot by Jovan Landry
An exploration into the unique relationship between Black women and their grandmothers.
AMERI(KIN)S (4m) | by Kao Ra Zen & The Ungovernables
Video Performance includes: “The Burning,” “La Niña, Pinta, y Santa Maria,” and “Sheep.” Written and directed by Kao Ra Zen, Music by Professor K Percussion, Vocals by Anai Brizuela, Flag backdrop by Sara Peak Convery.
Powder Room (4m)
Music by Mán Cub with Jessica Garcia, Video by Gerardo Duran
A video about love: filmed at the Garfield Park conservatory.
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Program 3 | Sunday March 7 at 5:30 pm
YouTube video of Program 3 >
Part 1
The Others (4m) | by Olga Guse
Visualizes ideas of difference and reckoning through animated drawings
LOMBRICS (4m) | by Marco Morelli
A dark journey into human obsession and love.
Fainting Spells (2.4m) | by Neha Chawla & Elisabeth James
An altered vision of people giving in to their vices.
Fatman & Little Boy (1.5m) | by Jae Green
Part 2
Progress Vignette (1.5m) | by Kao Ra Zen
I Was Just Like You (6m) | by Mars Caulton
Performance about life and survival with PTSD.
Smoke (2m) | by Jae Green
Smoke is a shared moment of creativity and imagination between child and father.
Digital Painting Process (1m) | by EAZEL
Throwing my Weight Around (5m) | by Rebecca Kautz
Examines progress through the lens of motherhood.
Elements: Air (5.5m) | dance performance by Orb Box
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