Following our open studio, we welcomed independent curator and writer Cairo Clarke for an in person studio visit. Since our works had been taken down, I sent images of documentation prior where we were able to discuss the show collectively as a whole and the individual works remained anonymous. Cairo’s inquisitive presence was thought provoking and provided a unique opportunity to have an open discussion about our work together in the same room. We sat around a table and exchanged thoughts about the communal space and navigating ways we can sustain our artistic practices beyond our time at the studio.
The conversations were very refreshing and helped situate our practices in a supportive and uplifting way. We are grateful for the time Cairo shared with us and the opportunity to reconnect as I was fortunate enough to have Cairo as my mentor during a critical time for me at CSM. Nora Bzheta
