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    UrbanArt's 'Work in Progress' Presents, Niki Johnson's Saving Face

    UrbanArt's 'Work in Progress' Presents, Niki Johnson's Saving Face

    Presented by urbanArt Commission at UrbanArt Commission

    January 30, 2009

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    The first artist in the 'Work in Progress' series is Niki Johnson, a recent graduate of University of Memphis BFA Studio Arts program. On January 5th 2009, Johnson began Saving Face, an installation inspired by the 19th century invention of the wallet-sized portrait. The highly personalized calling cards led to the invention of trading cards and changed the way that individuals disperse their visual imprints. Facebook continues the practice of modern-day calling cards as well as emphasizing "collectible" friendships via the Internet. Saving Face tests the depth of involvement of Johnson's Facebook contacts by asking them to step of out of the popularity counter of networking sites to invest in a physical connection of friends via parcel post. During the closing reception from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, January 30th, Johnson will display a multi-media installation revealing the results of her social experiment.


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        2549 Broad Ave
        Memphis, TN 38103

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        January 30, 2009

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