The Percy Grainger Society is pleased to announce its 5th Annual Spring Open House. In previous years, the open house has featured lectures and concerts. This year, we expand the Grainger legacy with a multimedia installation.
Restless Corners, created Joel Sherry, is a series of sculptural video objects placed throughout the house. Inspired by both the building and Grainger’s life, the works incorporate performance, sound, photography, drawing, found objects and Percy Grainger's own musical compositions. The sculptures integrate reclaimed monitors and projectors using video played in an atmosphere of looping movement, light and sound. The exhibition explores how individuals move through space, impacting the environment and objects of that space, leaving traces of our brief time, creating an imprint on the physical presence of space.
In creating Restless Corners, Joel Sherry and and members of the dance performance group Teatolocal (Joel Sherry, Cynthia Bueschel Svigals, Michelle Kelly Wurf) collaborated to connects diverse audiences fusing visual art, performance, and music in surprising combinations.
The exhibition will begin with an opening at the Percy Grainger Home and Studio's Spring Open House on Sunday April 6, from 2-4 pm. The installation will also be open on three Lunchtime Tours, Wednesday, April 9; Wednesday, April 23; or Wednesday, April 30, at 12 noon. Please sign up for one of the tours (advance reservation required). Before closing on May 4, the exhibition will culminate with a Sunday Tour (reservations requested) where the artists will share insights about the work and its integration into the Percy Grainger legacy.
Restless Corners was made possible by a generous Individual Artist-Arts Alive Grant through ArtsWestchester
“We are delighted to welcome the Joel Sherry to the Percy Grainger Home and Studio for our annual Open House,” noted Dr. Paul Jackson, President of the Percy Grainger Society. “While distance keeps me from attending in person (Dr. Jackson resides in Cambridge, England), I am there in spirit, and I am absolutely certain the audience will enjoy this event.” Following the recital, attendees will have the opportunity to embark on a fascinating house tour, delving into the life and legacy of Percy Grainger, the celebrated composer and pianist.