New Limited Edition Print by Tschabalala Self
Artspace in partnership with Performa is pleased to announce a new limited edition print by renowned contemporary artist Tschabalala Self, entitled The Actress Alexis, 2024. The exclusive edition includes only ten unique prints, each with hand-painted finishes.
New Limited Edition Print
Self’s new editions embody the artist’s signature style, characterized by bold colors, dynamic forms, and profound narrative depth. The layered technique used to create the edition underscores Self's multidisciplinary approach and her long-standing connection to printmaking in her practice.
The Actress Alexis is a portrait of Alexis Cofield, one of the principal actors in Self’s experimental play Sounding Board, commissioned for Performa in 2021. The play explores themes of intimacy, control, and interpersonal relations as they intersect with race and gender.
“One of the main concepts in my practice is that one's identity is a reflection of many aspects and formed through a host of varying experiences. Some aspects are inherent, while other aspects are experience-based. I try to articulate this idea by using various materials from various sources.” — Tschabalala Self
Exclusive Interview: Tschabalala Self
About Performa
Proceeds from the sale of The Actress Alexis will benefit Performa and support their mission to award and produce Performa Commissions that result in new live performances by exceptional American and international contemporary artists; to present the three-week international Performa Biennial of live performance featuring these new commissions at venues across New York City; to offer public education programs and exhibitions; and to disseminate performance related content, context and commentary through our archives and digital content channels that reach global audiences.
Founded in 2004 by art historian and curator RoseLee Goldberg, Performa has expanded the possibilities for visual artists working in performance, providing essential curatorial and production support, and, with its dedicated biennial, providing a worldwide platform for performance of the 21st century. Performa Commissions have entirely changed the possibilities of the form, and its educational programs have shown its rich history as an integral part of artistic practice, reaching back through the centuries to the Renaissance. This visionary organization has entirely transformed every art institution’s approach to visual art performance, now a staple in art museums and galleries throughout the world. Since 2005, Performa has presented ten editions of its three-week international Performa Biennial that have animated every borough of New York City every other year.
