Carlos MartielPlegaria Muda (Silent Prayer)Steve Turner Contemporary is pleased to present Plegaria Muda (Silent Prayer), a solo exhibition by Carlos Martiel. The exhibition follows Martiel's first performance in the United States which took place at the gallery on February 14. Martiel positioned himself in the middle of the room where thin strands of nylon were sewn into his body and tautly extended to the walls of the gallery where they were attached. Bells emitting varying sounds were attached to the nylon. While Martiel attempted to remain motionless, his inevitable involuntary movements triggered the chimes. The gallery now features a photograph and a two-channel video of the performance along with the nylon strands that previously held Martiel in place.
According to guest curator Edna Sandoval, in "Plegaria Muda Martiel explores what it is to be human and seeks to know for himself whether he has any life force beyond the borders of his own physical body. This question, one that has been asked since the beginning of mankind, is fundamental to all the world's religions and it centers on the notion of one having a spirit. In aiming to remain still, Maritel seeks to animate the conflict between that objective and the environment around him so that the bells will represent his spirit."
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