Chris Kraus, Relational, and the Moon
The acclaimed writer sits down with artists Shirley Tse and Dana Berman Duff for a dialogue on breath, the universe, and the ephemeral forces that carry us.
Chris Kraus has long been fascinated by the work of artists Shirley Tse and Dana Berman Duff, known collaboratively as “Relational.” The pair’s exhibition The Universe Breathes Us, which opened in Reykjavik and subsequently traveled to Los Angeles, delves into the interplay of elements like breath, moon, and tides to explore human existence and the cosmos.
Kraus, who has followed their work for over two decades, finds the artists’ approach both poetic and profoundly grounded in the physical world. The exhibition’s inclusion of a live choral performance adds another layer of dimension to the pieces, demonstrating how sound can enhance the visual and tactile experience. Through their work, Tse and Berman Duff invite viewers to contemplate the unseen forces that shape our lives, reminding us of the delicate balance between human beings and the vast universe.
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