C H R C H project space

05/23/2017

This Sunday CHRCH presents a selection of works related to Steve Derrickson's new book Dust Up. Readings from 4-5, a short film, drones. Guest appearances by Caroline Roland-Levy and Azalea Rusillon. a rare exhibition....ONE DAY ONLY.
Sunday, May 28, 3:00 - 6:00.

05/12/2017

This is the last weekend to participate in Sergey Jivetin's seed engraving project at CHRCH. Sergey will be in the space from 11am - 4pm on both Saturday and Sunday. The culminating event will happen on Sunday from 4-6pm. Don't miss this amazing project!

PROJECT INFO:

FURROW
A farmers plow pierces through the top layer of soil to release nutrients and to jump-start a cycle of growth. A razor or a file scores the hard outer shell of the seed to enable water to penetrate to the cotyledon and to catalyze germination. A high-speed centrifuge extracts DNA from plant matter to be spliced into a new hybrid with a different color skin, higher yield or herbicide resistance.
From ancient mechanical to contemporary high-tech digitally-assisted genetic manipulation tools, humanity is revving up intervention into plant physiology and thereby leaving an aggressive scar on our planet’s overall ecological bio-diversity.
Furrow project is intended to be a conversation starter on the subject of humanity’s ever present desire to alter nature, an invitation to reexamine the very complex motives and consequences of domestication. Seeds are a powerful metaphor containing a wealth of histories and associations. Carving an artistic mark into the seed will physically help to release the organic energy contained within, but also liberate these topics for open dialog.
Sergey Jivetin

Local artist Sergey Jivetin is an artist-in-residence at CHRCH Project space.
Partnering with Hudson Valley Seed Library, Sergey's project, titled Furrow, engages local community in a seed alteration and germination/development experiment. Audience members are invited to bring seeds of select species to be engraved and subsequently planted and documented either in a germination chamber installed at CHRCH or at their homes.
In Sergey's words: Furrow project is intended to be a conversation starter on the subject of humanity’s ever present desire to alter nature, an invitation to reexamine the very complex motives and consequences of domestication. Seeds are a powerful metaphor containing a wealth of histories and associations. Carving an artistic mark into the seed will physically help to release the organic energy contained within, but also liberate these topics for open dialog.
The project has been unfolding in March, but will culminate during first two weekends in May when the results of the experiment will be presented.
The space would be open to the public May 6,7,13 and 14 between 11am and 4 pm, but RSVP is advised. To make an appointment, please call or text 917-407-7288.

05/05/2017

Sergey Jivetin's "Furrow" returns to CHRCH for the next two weekends. Check out this new post from the Hudson Valley Seed Company!

Local artist starts conversations by altering seeds.

03/21/2017

This is the last weekend to participate in Sergey Jivetin's project "Furrow". Please join us this Saturday or Sunday.

http://www.chrchprojectspace.org/projects-list-2sergey-jivetin-upcoming-project/

FURROW. Sergey Jivetin's artist-in-residence at CHRCH Project Space. March, 2017 Local artist Sergey Jivetin is an artist-in-residence at CHRCH Project space this March. Partnering with Hudson Valley Seed Library, Sergey's project, titled Furrow, engages local community in a seed alteration and…

03/15/2017

Sergey gets a nice mention in this months Country Wisdom News!!!
http://countrywisdomnews.com/?p=3662

Eat the Revolution by Maria Reidelbach Diversity—it's a buzzword in these days of tightening immigration policies, national isolationism, debates over gender identity, and even over who is a patriotic American. Diversity is a hot issue in agriculture, too. Despite the fact that a typical modern supe...

03/06/2017

Local artist Sergey Jivetin is an artist-in-residence at C H R C H project space throughout the month of March.

Partnering with Hudson Valley Seed Company, Sergey's project, titled Furrow, engages the local community in a seed alteration, germination, and development experiment. Audience members are invited to bring seeds of select species to be engraved and subsequently planted and documented either in a germination chamber installed at C H R C H or to take home with them.

In Sergey's words: Furrow is intended to be a conversation starter on the subject of humanity’s ever-present desire to alter nature, an invitation to reexamine the very complex motives and consequences of domestication. Seeds are a powerful metaphor containing a wealth of histories and associations. Carving an artistic mark into the seed will physically help to release the organic energy contained within, but also liberate these topics for open dialog.

The project is designed to unfold over the course of 4 weekends in March and will culminate with a closing reception and presentation of the experiments.

Furrow is open to the public most Saturdays and Sundays in March between 11 am and 4 pm. To make an appointment, please call or text Sergey at 917-407-7288.

02/26/2017

We are so thrilled to see Linda Weintraub's amazing homesteading project on Hyperallergic!!!! Thanks to Heather Kapplow for this wonderful article! CHRCH was fortunate to host projects involving both of these terrific artists.

Artist, educator, curator, and writer Linda Weintraub is a serial homesteader. “It never occurred to me that I would not design my own living space,” she says.

02/12/2017

Another big storm is shaping up for tomorrow (2/12), so we are postponing Bridget Rodezno's reception. More details coming soon. Please help us spread the word.

02/09/2017

Join us this Sunday, February 12th from 3-5pm, for the presentation of a wonderful new installation project by SUNY Ulster Fine Art student Bridget Rodezno. Her project is called "Platform for the Public." We hope to see you there!

12/19/2016

Sean Nixon & Hope Windle
present
COLLAGING A COMMON VISION FOR THE COMMUNITY

Saturday, December 31, 2016 @ CHRCH Project Space

It's time to collaborate on a collective vision board. Thoughts in the physical world, illusions on pieces of paper that we can manifest, actualize. Gather together as a community in making art, collectively, and individually..cut, paste, draw a vision for the new year.

Join us

New Year’s Eve
December 31, 2016
4:00 to 8:00 pm
CHRCH Project Space
167 Cottekill Road
Cottekill, NY 12419

What to BRING!

Something to drink, scissors, glue sticks, glitter, special drawing or that pen that you can't live without. Bring your friends, bring your neighbors...people who like to get crafty.

4pm
Make a collage to add to the collective voice vision of 2017
Make a vision for yourself
Enjoy delicious food provided by C H R C H Project Space

6pm
Finish your world vision to be added to the collective vision

6:30pm
Time to put a voice to visions and share
Give a speech
Sing a song
Tell jokes
Dance an interpretive dance

8pm
Dance & Clean up

Parking is available on the other side of the street. Keep your eyes open for signage and parking attendants.