Last chance! John Smith - Sign Language

Smith unpacks influences on thought and behavior in this light handed yet powerful solo. Two small framed pieces, made of moldable plasticine, directly reference the Israeli/Palestinian conflict through subtle choice of color and a slight misspelling of “Palestein.” A video of the WordLens app offers comic relief, exposing a technological failure in easing communication and understanding. But it’s “White Hole” that most poetically depicts vicious cycles of misunderstanding, in a profoundly simple video you have to experience yourself. Just four works will make you deeply aware of the ideological lenses through which you experience the world.