Opening Reception of Authenticity as Illusion
Rochester Contemporary Art Center
137 East Ave.
Mar 6, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us for the latest collaboration between the Institute for Electronic Arts (iea) at Alfred University and RoCo. “Authenticity as Illusion” features two recent video artworks by Jake Brush (iea alum) and Kelli S Williams. The exhibition is curated by Myles Calvert, director of iea.

New media, particularly reality TV and queer culture, creates a chaotic, hyperreal digital identity crisis. The self is a fluid performance, warped by societal pressure and cultural appropriation, blurring the line between authentic and edited. Artists explore this, revealing that reality is fiercely crafted, not fixed, and that authenticity is an illusion.

“Authenticity as Illusion” will open in our media room alongside two other shows at RoCo. Join us for a fun night, meet the curator, and enjoy refreshments. Learn more about this program here.

Top image: Feed by Kelli S Williams
Bottom image: Mall Interrupted by Jake Brush