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Article: Kate Gilmore.
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- March 1, 2007
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Pierogi, Brooklyn NY November 17 * December 23, 2006
In her new video installation at Brooklyn's Pierogi, "Hopelessly Devoted," Kate Gilmore explores everyday frustrations and grievances. As sole participant in her performances, her witty and at times absurd metaphorical scenarios utterly lack self-awareness. By taking this unarmed approach, Gilmore manages to arouse our most fundamental anxieties and fears, while reassuring our sense of security.
In the 12:24-minute Anything ... (2006), a sweet-looking Gilmore in red summer dress tries to construct a tower out of furniture and string, enabling her to climb up and reach a camera installed high above. ...