Saturday, April 5, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
"Embedded", by Steph Giera, is a multi-faceted exhibit featuring thought-provoking artwork in a variety of mediums such as photography, video art, installations, assemblages, and interactive art now on view at Shapot Art Gallery.
This event will feature a screening of Giera’s short film performance Rites & Ritual, followed by an interview-style artist talk moderated by Dr. Leslie Hammond ASA, founder and owner of Artistic Eye Fine Art Services. The conversation will explore Giera’s work, artistic process, and themes of performance art, alongside insights from videographer Tim Russell and fellow performer Veronica Durbin. The discussion will conclude with an audience Q&A session.
"Embedded" Show Statement:
“Embedded” explores the profound emotional weight of the seemingly-simple everyday object, the bed. Inspired by the thesis for her Art History degree, Giera further delves into the subject with a concentration on its historical and autobiographical significance, while also challenging many essentialist theories. The bed is the location where most of us are born and where most of us will die. Where we sleep and wake. Where we cuddle and have sex. A place we go when we’re sick to become healthy. Where we experience every emotion from trauma to pure joy. “Embedded” invites the viewer to engage with the extraordinary within the ordinary, and to rediscover the world anew.
"Embedded" Exhibit Dates:
Saturday, March 29 – Sunday, April 13, 2025
Film Screening, Moderated Artist Talk, Lecture, and Q&A:
Saturday, April 5th 1-3 PM
Closing Reception and Screening:
Sunday, April 13th 2-4 PM
The closing reception will include a final screening of the artist's short film Rites & Ritual starting at 2:15 PM. Steph Giera will be present for conversation and questions.
Location:
Shapot Art Gallery
2318 NE 8th Rd., Ocala, FL 34470
"Embedded" is sponsored by: Extra Dirty Creative
Special thanks to: Tim Russell (videographer), Timothy Naisbett (editor), Veronica Durbin (fellow performer), Dr. Leslie Hammond ASA (moderator), Neighborhood Workspace, and the Marion Cultural Alliance
