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Black Chalk Intimacy

A Solo Exhibition by Julieta Tetelbaum

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IA&A at Hillyer Gallery. Washington DC, US. May–June 2024

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Black Chalk Intimacy immerses visitors in the intimate world of a woman with Down’s Syndrome, who writes on the wall with black chalk a list of daily activities to organise her life. The exhibition features a continuous screening of "Black Chalk" 8-minute Tetelbaum's short film, her printed photographs, and sculptures created especially for this exhibition as symbols of the themes explored. Enhanced ambient sounds, like chalk scratching, footsteps, and ticking clocks, envelop the space, evoking the subjectivity of the main film's character and conveying the sensation that a secret has been revealed, as if someone's intimacy has been entrusted to us. Additionally, the interactive "Chalk Wall" with shifting perspectives invites visitors to write their favourite daily activity, fostering interaction and inclusion in the evolving artwork. These multi-sensory elements are designed to foster active participation by engaging visitors' senses. Through this immersive experience, "Black Chalk Intimacy" invites viewers to empathise with the challenges and resilience of individuals with functional diversity, promoting empathy and awareness.

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