I am Chris Purdie is a performance art piece involving thirty-five performers playing the role of visual artist Chris Purdie. The cast wears the "Chris Purdie uniform" and performs the role as they interact with patrons attending the artist's reception. For the duration of the exhibition, there will be at least one "Chris Purdie" in the gallery during their hours.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Documentary Screening "I am Chris Purdie"


Please join us for the screening of the "I am Chris Purdie" documentary on March 20, 2010 5pm at the Velour. It has been almost one year since the performance at the Sego Art Center. We would appreciate your attendance as we commemorate the experience with the screening followed by a brief discussion. Director Judy Simmons, Artist Chris Purdie, and members of the cast will be in attendance.
A small quantity of exhibition catalogs and documentaries will be available to purchase if desired.

(Velour 135 North University Ave. Provo, Utah -- Free and open to the public).

Funded in part by The Laycock Center for Creative Collaboration in the Arts, College of Fine Arts and Communications, Brigham Young University