ALEXIS RIVIERRE

This, That, and the Third

Through a body of work that includes photography, video, sculpture, and public intervention, Alexis Rivierre’s This, That & the Third investigates the ways in which citizens of the United States receive social conditioning that informs their perceptions of self and “other”. Focusing on the stereotypical tropes of Black women that are perpetuated by language, film and other forms of media the artist draws on her personal experience to create counter-narratives that challenge limiting forms of representation. Utilizing her clothing and personal objects to create masks that are employed in scenarios that explore themes of isolation, anxiety, and adornment the artist asserts that self-care and protection are vital components in the cultivation of power and agency.