Iván Sikic

Lives and works in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Artist statement

My whole body of work is against oppression and greed. If I make a 2, 4, 15, 72 hour performance, it's against oppression and greed. If I make a site [LOOT] specific installation, it's against oppression and greed. If I make a public [HONORING THE TREATIES] intervention it's against oppression. If I make a piece of land art, it's against greed [BREACH]. If I make a performance that is seen by many, by a few or [SAFE CONDUCT] by none, it's against oppression and greed. If I make a piece in New York, Peru, Australia, Europe or the Caribbean, it’s against greed. And Oppression. I haven't made a photograph, a text, a performative action that isn't against oppression. Or greed My whole body of work, including this poem, inspired by Miguel James’ poem Contra La Policía, is against oppression and greed. My entire body is against oppression. My entire work is against greed. My whole body of work is about endurance. My entire body of work is about hope. My body of work is about silence. My work is. About Time. Endurance. and Hope.

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