Caressed
Trailer: Caressed
Mixed Media Video Installation by Niki Lopez
Trailer – CARESSED – video installation by Niki Lopez from Niki Lopez
This is a trailer of the art video installation. For inquires on bringing the the full installation of Caressed & #whatsyourelephant discussions to your gallery or organization: contact us.
Caressed
Mixed Media Video Installation
Niki Lopez
A self portrait, mixed-media video installation combining performance art and a poem I wrote about a traumatic childhood memory. This intimate piece is the second installation in my elephant series and connected the project ‘What’s Your Elephant’ – Creative Conversations about the Unknown.
The intentions behind this work is to not only share a personal elephant but to have discussions surrounding unspoken topics such as abuse, survivors of abuse, awareness, the power of a ‘share’ and how the arts can be used to heal, to empower and to educate.
“It’s about acknowledging the elephant and owning it, so that it doesn’t define you.”
– Niki Lopez
My intentions for #whatsyourelephant is to create a safe space where can share & bring awareness. If sharing my elephants empowers even one persons to consider their choices & its impact, speak up when they see an injustice or be a voice for the many who are still living in fear & denial- my job is done.
Caressed is a video installation projected that debuted during the opening of the third “What’s Your Elephant’ art exhibit at the 1310 Gallery – Sailboat Bend Artists Lofts
Special thanks to: Tabatha Mudra & Jacqueline Romano in assisting the creation of this video
‘What’s Your Elephant’ uses a combination of art exhibits, interactive installations and workshops. Using interactive arts to provoke awareness and facilitate discussions unveiling unaddressed topics.