Nicole Miller & Jessica Rimes

It’s over!

The party winds down. The laughter and chatter becomes a quiet conversation. The garbage is full. There are plates, bowls, and cups littered on every surface. It got dark out. There are only a few of us left now. It feels peaceful and warm in the afterglow.

You think back to the events of the night, happiness, doubt, embarrassment at a silly fumble you made. Overall it was fun right?? YOU might not remember but the table does. The couch holds your drink, better get that cleaned, the table has your wallet, don’t lose it, the quilt needs to be folded, be a good guest, and the house lost your shoes. Go Home!!

After Party is an installation based exhibit that transforms the gallery into a domestic space. It explores the nuanced dynamics of a social event including performance, masking, and personal connections. We focus on the reflections the day after, what’s left behind both in memory and as physical artifacts within the space.