Thad Higa and Tammy Nguyen Present 'O,' at FiveMyles, Exploring Malleable Histories
From March 6 to April 11, FiveMyles in Brooklyn showcased the works of Thad Higa and Tammy Nguyen, emphasizing collective archives through abstract expressions of language and history. Nguyen's piece, 'Four Ways Through A Cave' (2021), features four leather-bound artist books hanging from the ceiling, illustrating her experiences in Vietnam's Phong Nha Cave while alluding to Plato's allegory. Higa presented two typewritten scrolls, 'Murmurate' and 'Jokes c. 2016–202(?)', each measuring 4 meters and adorned with abstract designs and phrases such as 'BREATH IS THE O O OBJECT'. Additional pieces by him include 'Inhale/Point/Flex/Exhale' and small zines. The exhibition, named 'O,', highlights the dynamic nature of archives through audience engagement.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'O,' featured Thad Higa and Tammy Nguyen at FiveMyles in Brooklyn
- Show ran from March 6 to April 11
- Nguyen's 'Four Ways Through A Cave' (2021) includes four leather-bound artist books
- Books reference Phong Nha Cave in Vietnam and Plato's allegory of the cave
- Higa's scrolls 'Murmurate' and 'Jokes c. 2016–202(?)' are 4m-long typewritten paper works
- Scrolls contain text such as 'BREATH IS THE O O OBJECT' and 'AMERICAISCOMMITTINGWARCRIMES'
- Works incorporate personal histories, including Nguyen's uncle in the South Vietnamese military
- Viewer interaction is required, with shadows cast by overhead lights during reading
Entities
Artists
- Thad Higa
- Tammy Nguyen
Institutions
- FiveMyles
- Marvel
Locations
- Brooklyn
- United States
- Vietnam
- Phong Nha Cave