Kathy Halper, POS (Parents Over Shoulder)

May 17, 2012 to Jun 16, 2012
10:00 am until 6:00 pm

1. Mom friends her teen on Facebook.
2. Mom sees photos of kids in compromising situations with questionable status updates.
3. Mom creates delicately embroidered renderings of these images and updates to process this technological moment in time and her relationship to it.
 

"Friend Me" is a series of embroidered drawings created by Chicago artist, Kathy Halper, based on Facebook photos of teens paired with found texts meant to explore the contemporary teen's experience through today's public technology.

As a mother and artist, Halper processes this distinct moment in time where teenagers' questionable transgressions can be broadcast immediately for the world to see, rather than as a story to be told from the safety of adulthood.

Opening reception: Thursday, May 17 from 5-8 p.m. Artist will be present.
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Providence, RI
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