Dressed for the Occasion
An exhibition with Paula Elion, Fran Speicher, Diego Giunta
30th May - 8th June
Detroit Stockholm
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What are you looking at?! Unmasking Identity Through Art!
"Dressed for the Occasion" invites you to explore the "characters" we play daily. Join us at Detroit Stockholm (Roslagsgatan 21) on Friday, May 30th at 6 PM, as artists Paula Elion, Fran Speicher, and Diego Giunta delve into how clothing shapes who we are. Discover vibrant identities and the stories behind our everyday "masks."
Dress code: Whatever makes you HAPPIEST!
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"Dressed for the Occasion" invites us to a profound reflection on the ceaseless social theatre we inhabit. Each encounter, each space, demands a careful selection of our identity attire. This collection of works explores the metaphor of dressing as an act of transformation and adaptation, revealing how we modify our face, voice, and gesture depending on the stage we tread. We construct versions of ourselves that conform to the expectations of the moment, sometimes protecting our vulnerability, at other times exhibiting calculatedly controlled facets of our essence, in a constant dance between the authentic self and the social persona we portray. Through the works of Paula Elion, Fran Speicher, and Diego Giunta, the exhibition unravels the narratives we weave with our appearance, questioning the masks we choose and the stories we tell the world.
Bios:
• Paula Elion: A multidisciplinary artist based in Stockholm, Sweden, Elion explores themes of identity, gender, and social norms in her work. Originally from Argentina and Israel, her art reflects a cultural journey, utilising diverse materials to create pieces that invite reflection on transformation and perception.
elion.paula@gmail.com
@paula_elion
• Fran Speicher: A visual artist and curator of "Dressed for the Occasion," Speicher has been living and working in Stockholm. Originally from Argentina, his figurative work, characterised by a bold, graphic style and vibrant colour, addresses freedom, identity, and overcoming prejudice, with a focus on LGBTQ+ perspectives and social dynamics. His career includes extensive exhibition and cultural management activity internationally.
franciscospeicher@gmail.com
@franspeicher
• Diego Giunta (Poyito): A self-taught artist originally from Patagonia, Argentina. His work, full of emotion and tenderness, narrates personal stories and explores identity from a place of innocence and authenticity. Despite having no formal art training, his work connects with the viewer through honesty and vulnerability.
diego.giunta@hiba.org.ar
Opening:
Friday 30th May kl.18.00
Opening hours:
Fri-Sun: 14.00-18.00
Address:
Detroit Stockholm
Roslagsgatan 21
11355 Stockholm
Contact:
Detroit Stockholm
mail@detroitstockholm.info
