Open In, Open Up, Open Out

CHARI

Saturday, October 28, 2023 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm

Open In, Open Up, Open Out is a sonic installation created in dialogue with and reflection upon  A window to the see, a spirit star chiming in the wind of wonder… by Raul de Nieves. Holding in mind Raul’s evocation of realms of  the “material, metaphysical, spiritual, and ancestral”, Open In/Up/Out is both embodied experiment and installation. Using sound, field recordings, and vocal incantations, CHARI creates a sound world between worlds and  performs within it as an experiment in activating de Nieves’ intention of: “transform[ing] how we are, mov[ing] from discomfort to comfort, known and unknown, and around again”.

Chari Glogovac-Smith is a NY Emmy nominated composer, performer, scholar, and artist. With a dynamic, often experimental, and interdisciplinary approach, CHARI's work becomes a captivating canvas for examining the dynamic interplay between the human experience and society. In their recent works, CHARI's artistry transcends conventional boundaries, delving into profound questions that examine themes of empathy, conflict, catharisis, history, systems, and memory. Each artistic expression serves as a thought-provoking exploration, inviting audiences to immerse themselves in the complexities of these diverse facets.

CHARI works fluidly between mediums and methods of creation, often bringing in various artistic elements into the works that they create.