The Residue of Labor
April 8 – June 25, 2022
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ENGAGE Projects is pleased to present The Residue of Labor, a solo exhibition featuring new work by Chris Larson.
“The residue of labor, which usually remains unseen, is a summation of minute tasks of everyday repetition that are required for production and equate to the steady degradation of once enduring objects, equipment, architecture, and communities.” — Chris Larson
ENGAGE Projects is pleased to announce The Residue of Labor, a site-specific exhibition by St. Paul-based multimedia artist Chris Larson. The exhibition will be presented across two locations: Larson will debut a primary, large-scale installation at an offsite warehouse in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood (401 N Paulina St), in addition to a small presentation of works at ENGAGE Projects (864 N Ashland Ave). At the offsite location — a 10,000 square-foot warehouse in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood — Larson’s large-scale, site specific installation will include 55 recent works ranging from sculpture, video, drawing, painting, and photography, as well as an immersive work titled Thread Room. The Residue of Labor will be on view from April 8 through June 25, 2022, and will open with a public reception for the artist on Friday, April 8, 2022, from 6-8 PM, at the exhibition’s offsite venue (401 N Paulina St).
Virtual Tour:
CHRIS LARSON The Residue of Labor Virtual Tour
ENGAGE Projects is pleased to announce The Residue of Labor, a site-specific exhibition by St. Paul-based multimedia artist Chris Larson. The exhibition will be presented across two locations: Larson will debut a primary, large-scale installation at an offsite warehouse in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood (401 N Paulina St), in addition to a small presentation of works at ENGAGE Projects (864 N Ashland Ave). At the offsite location — a 10,000 square-foot warehouse in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood — Larson’s large-scale, site specific installation will include 55 recent works ranging from sculpture, video, drawing, painting, and photography, as well as an immersive work titled Thread Room. The Residue of Labor will be on view from April 8 through June 25, 2022, and will open with a public reception for the artist on Friday, April 8, 2022, from 6-8 PM, at the exhibition’s offsite venue (401 N Paulina St).
Virtual Tour:
CHRIS LARSON The Residue of Labor Virtual Tour
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Orange, 2021
found Orange Ralph Lauren
industrial garment thread on found white Ralph Lauren Polo
24 x 31 x 3 in 61 x 78.7 x 7.6 cm
found Orange Ralph Lauren
industrial garment thread on found white Ralph Lauren Polo
24 x 31 x 3 in 61 x 78.7 x 7.6 cm
Carlous Blue, 2020
found Carlous Blue Ralph Lauren
industrial garment thread on found white Ralph Lauren Polo
37 x 48 x 3 1/2 in 94 x 121.9 x 8.9 cm
found Carlous Blue Ralph Lauren
industrial garment thread on found white Ralph Lauren Polo
37 x 48 x 3 1/2 in 94 x 121.9 x 8.9 cm
Pink, 2021
found Pink Ralph Lauren industrial garment thread on found white Ralph Lauren Polo
37 x 48 x 3 1/2 in 94 x 121.9 x 8.9 cm
found Pink Ralph Lauren industrial garment thread on found white Ralph Lauren Polo
37 x 48 x 3 1/2 in 94 x 121.9 x 8.9 cm
Honey, 2020
found Honey Ralph Lauren industrial garment thread on found white Ralph Lauren Polo
37 x 48 x 3 1/2 in 94 x 121.9 x 8.9 cm
found Honey Ralph Lauren industrial garment thread on found white Ralph Lauren Polo
37 x 48 x 3 1/2 in 94 x 121.9 x 8.9 cm
Timecard Mulberry Wine #5, 2021
found factory time cards, Ralph Lauren
industrial garment thread
24 x 24 x 3.25 in 61 x 61 x 8.3 cm
found factory time cards, Ralph Lauren
industrial garment thread
24 x 24 x 3.25 in 61 x 61 x 8.3 cm
Timecard Mulberry Wine #4, 2021
found factory time cards, Ralph Lauren industrial garment thread
24 x 24 x 3.25 in 61 x 61 x 8.3 cm
found factory time cards, Ralph Lauren industrial garment thread
24 x 24 x 3.25 in 61 x 61 x 8.3 cm
Terra Cotta, 2020
found industrial garment thread
37 x 48 x 3 1/4 in 121.9 x 94 x 8.3 cm
found industrial garment thread
37 x 48 x 3 1/4 in 121.9 x 94 x 8.3 cm
Timecards #12, 2021
found factory time cards, Ralph Lauren industrial garment thread
72 x 72 x 3 1/4 in 182.9 x 182.9 x 8.3 cm
found factory time cards, Ralph Lauren industrial garment thread
72 x 72 x 3 1/4 in 182.9 x 182.9 x 8.3 cm
So Blue, 2021
found Ralph Lauren industrial garment thread on canvas
48 x 96 x 3.5 in 121.9 x 243.8 x 8.9 cm
found Ralph Lauren industrial garment thread on canvas
48 x 96 x 3.5 in 121.9 x 243.8 x 8.9 cm
Honey, 2021
Honey, Deep Purple, Black, L Strawberry, Pink #3, Brilliant Blue, Kent Green, Pearl Gray, Cha Cha Orange, Gay Green, Sunlight, Cream, Scarlet, Venetian Blu found Ralph Lauren industrial garment thread on canvas
48 x 96 x 3.5 in 121.9 x 243.8 x 8.9 cm
Honey, Deep Purple, Black, L Strawberry, Pink #3, Brilliant Blue, Kent Green, Pearl Gray, Cha Cha Orange, Gay Green, Sunlight, Cream, Scarlet, Venetian Blu found Ralph Lauren industrial garment thread on canvas
48 x 96 x 3.5 in 121.9 x 243.8 x 8.9 cm
Yale Blue, 2020
found Ralph Lauren yale blue industrial garment thread and white polo shirt fabric
37 x 48 x 3 1/4 in 121.9 x 94 x 8.3 cm
found Ralph Lauren yale blue industrial garment thread and white polo shirt fabric
37 x 48 x 3 1/4 in 121.9 x 94 x 8.3 cm
Factory Performance Series, 2018-2019
edition of 5 + 2 AP
10.5 x 15.75 in & 14 x 21 in
edition of 5 + 2 AP
edition of 5 + 2 AP
10.5 x 15.75 in & 14 x 21 in
edition of 5 + 2 AP
American Beauty, 2021
found American Beauty Ralph Lauren industrial garment thread on canvas
48 x 96 x 3.5 in 121.9 x 243.8 x 8.9 cm
found American Beauty Ralph Lauren industrial garment thread on canvas
48 x 96 x 3.5 in 121.9 x 243.8 x 8.9 cm
Sunlight, 2021
found Sunlight Ralph Lauren industrial garment thread on canvas
48 x 96 x 3.5 in 121.9 x 243.8 x 8.9 cm
found Sunlight Ralph Lauren industrial garment thread on canvas
48 x 96 x 3.5 in 121.9 x 243.8 x 8.9 cm
Industrial Sewing Machines, 2020
Run time: 41:22 minutes
Run time: 41:22 minutes
Pattern Drawing #1, 2020
pattern drawing on found tissue paper 36 x 48 x 3 in 91.4 x 121.9 x 7.6 cm |
Pattern Drawing #2, 2020
pattern drawing on found tissue paper 42 x 53 x 3 in 106.7 x 134.6 x 7.6 cm |
Pattern Drawing #3, 2020
pattern drawing on found paper
48 x 39 x 3 in 121.9 x 99.1 x 7.6 cm
pattern drawing on found paper
48 x 39 x 3 in 121.9 x 99.1 x 7.6 cm
Shirt Pattern #1 on Navy, 2020
found seamstress chalk on found navy Ralph Lauren Polo 37.25 x 48 x 3.25 in 94.6 x 121.9 x 8.3 cm |
Shirt Pattern #2 on Navy, 2020
found seamstress chalk on found navy Ralph Lauren Polo 37.25 x 48 x 3.25 in 94.6 x 121.9 x 8.3 cm |
Shirt Pattern #3, 2020
found seamstress chalk on found white Ralph Lauren Polo
22 x 29 x 3 in 55.9 x 73.7 x 7.6 cm
found seamstress chalk on found white Ralph Lauren Polo
22 x 29 x 3 in 55.9 x 73.7 x 7.6 cm
Timecards #2, 2021
found factory time cards, Ralph Lauren industrial garment thread 36 x 36 x 3 in 91.4 x 91.4 x 7.6 cm |
Timecards #3, 2021
found factory time cards, Ralph Lauren industrial garment thread 36 x 36 x 3 in 91.4 x 91.4 x 7.6 cm |
Timecards and Mulberry Wine #6, 2021
found factory time cards, Ralph Lauren industrial garment thread 24 x 24 x 3 1/4 in 61 x 61 x 8.3 cm |
Timecards and Mulberry Wine #7, 2021
found factory time cards, Ralph Lauren industrial garment thread 24 x 24 x 3 1/4 in 61 x 61 x 8.3 cm |
Timecards #10, 2021
found factory time cards, Ralph Lauren industrial garment thread
72 x 72 x 3 1/4 in 182.9 x 182.9 x 8.3 cm
found factory time cards, Ralph Lauren industrial garment thread
72 x 72 x 3 1/4 in 182.9 x 182.9 x 8.3 cm
Timecards #11, 2021
found factory time cards, Ralph Lauren industrial garment thread
72 x 72 x 3 1/4 in 182.9 x 182.9 x 8.3 cm
found factory time cards, Ralph Lauren industrial garment thread
72 x 72 x 3 1/4 in 182.9 x 182.9 x 8.3 cm
Matelot Blue, 2021
found Matelot Ralph Lauren industrial garment thread on canvas
48 x 96 x 3.5 in 121.9 x 243.8 x 8.9 cm
found Matelot Ralph Lauren industrial garment thread on canvas
48 x 96 x 3.5 in 121.9 x 243.8 x 8.9 cm
Green, 2021
found Green Ralph Lauren industrial garment thread on canvas
48 x 96 x 3.5 in 121.9 x 243.8 x 8.9 cm
found Green Ralph Lauren industrial garment thread on canvas
48 x 96 x 3.5 in 121.9 x 243.8 x 8.9 cm
Thread Color Identification Boards, 2019
77 x 143 x 1 in 195.6 x 363.2 x 2.5 cm
77 x 143 x 1 in 195.6 x 363.2 x 2.5 cm
Greenette, 2021
Greenette, Copen Blue, Black, Easter Purple, Cherry Bloss, Campus Gold, Peacock, Breezy Blue, Atom Red, Spruce found Ralph Lauren industrial garment thread on canvas
48 x 96 x 3.5 in 121.9 x 243.8 x 8.9 cm
Greenette, Copen Blue, Black, Easter Purple, Cherry Bloss, Campus Gold, Peacock, Breezy Blue, Atom Red, Spruce found Ralph Lauren industrial garment thread on canvas
48 x 96 x 3.5 in 121.9 x 243.8 x 8.9 cm
Black on White, 2020
black Ralph Lauren thread on white Ralph Lauren polo 48 x 37 x 3 1/2 in 121.9 x 94 x 8.9 cm |
Silver on Navy, 2020
found Silver Ralph Lauren industrial garment thread on found navy Ralph Lauren Polo 48 x 37 x 3 1/2 in 121.9 x 94 x 8.9 cm |
Summer Beige and Tan, 2020
found Summer Beige and Tan Ralph Lauren industrial garment thread on found white Ralph Lauren Polo
37 x 48 x 3 1/2 in 94 x 121.9 x 8.9 cm
found Summer Beige and Tan Ralph Lauren industrial garment thread on found white Ralph Lauren Polo
37 x 48 x 3 1/2 in 94 x 121.9 x 8.9 cm
Light Blue and Gray Opal, 2020
found Light Blue and Gray Opal Ralph Lauren industrial garment thread on found navy Ralph Lauren Polo
37 x 48 x 3 1/4 in 94 x 121.9 x 8.3 cm
found Light Blue and Gray Opal Ralph Lauren industrial garment thread on found navy Ralph Lauren Polo
37 x 48 x 3 1/4 in 94 x 121.9 x 8.3 cm
The Residue of Labor (Sewing Machine Tabletops), 2019
87 x 137 x 2 in 221 x 348 x 5.1 cm
87 x 137 x 2 in 221 x 348 x 5.1 cm
The Residue of Labor (Bathroom Doors), 2022
white pine, metal, factory bathroom doors
96 x 96 x 96 in 243.8 x 243.8 x 243.8 cm
white pine, metal, factory bathroom doors
96 x 96 x 96 in 243.8 x 243.8 x 243.8 cm
440 Found Unique Colors of Industrial Garment Thread, 2019
99 x 133 x 72 in 251.5 x 337.8 x 182.9 cm
99 x 133 x 72 in 251.5 x 337.8 x 182.9 cm
The Residue of Labor (Factory Speakers), 2022
wood, factory speakers, wire, sound device, recording of 12 factory sewing machines
84 x 84 x 48 in 213.4 x 213.4 x 121.9 cm
wood, factory speakers, wire, sound device, recording of 12 factory sewing machines
84 x 84 x 48 in 213.4 x 213.4 x 121.9 cm
Thread Room, 2022
96 x 120 x 288 in
243.8 x 304.8 x 731.5 cm
96 x 120 x 288 in
243.8 x 304.8 x 731.5 cm
