Sunday, March 2, 2025
ON LOVE
ON LOVE, an Epitheoria
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Brooklyn Artist Performance, "On Love," Provides Free Pizza to Neighbors in Need
Brooklyn, NY – A Brooklyn-based artist, choosing to remain anonymous, is set to unveil a unique performance piece in their local Flatbush neighborhood, aimed at addressing food insecurity and economic disparity. In this latest work, part of the ongoing "Epitheoria" series, the artist will surprise locals by purchasing pizza from a nearby pizzeria and distributing it to those in need throughout the day.
The project, which reflects the artist's deep concern for rising inflation and the growing inaccessibility of basic necessities, will take place without prior notice. The artist explains, "I don’t want them to expect it. I want their gratitude to be expressed authentically." This spontaneous act of generosity will be recorded and transformed into a lasting art piece, exploring how small gestures can inspire profound emotional reactions during times of economic hardship.
Adding to the project's artistic value, each pizza will be served on customized paper plates, printed with one-of-a-kind artwork by the artist, with each piece valued at over $100. Those who express meaningful gratitude will also receive a customized napkin, enhancing the experience as both a gift and an artistic exchange.
The "On Love" series began in the San Francisco Bay Area as a way for the artist to help feed fellow creatives and foster a sense of community. In each participating restaurant, patrons who ask for food "on love" receive a free item, a concept rooted in the idea of sustaining others through small but significant acts of kindness. Now, this initiative expands to Brooklyn, aiming to create a tangible impact in the neighborhood's wealth disparity, using art to bridge divides.
This initiative reflects the artist's broader goal to inspire others with means to take similar action in their own communities, encouraging them to share the same spirit of generosity. "I want to create an indelible image of the joy and gratitude this small gesture brings," says the artist. "By recording and presenting it as art, I hope to show how deeply people value even the smallest acts of care during difficult times."
Through this thoughtful combination of performance, visual art, and social activism, this Brooklyn-based artist continues to explore the intersection of art and life, using their platform to inspire change and enhance contemplation through art.
EPITHEORIA
Epitheoria
- **Greek roots**:
- "Epi" (Greek for "upon" or "in addition to")
- "Theoria" (Greek for "viewing" or "contemplation")
- **Meaning**: An elevated, contemplative exhibition experience.
- **Concept**: "Epitheoria" suggests an exhibition space that goes beyond mere display, inviting viewers to contemplate and interpret the work on multiple levels, much like the act of deep, philosophical reflection.
TEMPORARY ART INSTALLATION IN SOHO NYC
THESE EPITHEORIA WERE DESIGNED TO INSPIRE THOUGHTS OF IMPERMANENCE AND THE PERMANENCE OF DIGITAL EVIDENCE. THESE WERE DESTROYED SHORTLY AFTER THEY WERE INSTALLED.
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