T O W E R   O F   B A B E L, act two, World-Systems Theory, 2012 is a performance where a trinity of consciousness become one... in an attempt to expose and explore the confusion of tongues, or variations in human language used to structure and divide contemporary society. This is a playful investigation into, The most well-known version of the world-system approach developed by US sociologist, Immanuel Maurice Wallerstein.  World-systems theory... which simple put divides our one world into three groupings. from the bottom up;

Periphery countries - Third world -  lower class -  preformed by Sinisa Kukec
Semi-periphery countries - Second world -  middle class - preformed by Brandon Opalka
Core countries - upper class - First world -  preformed by Stephan tugrul

Core countries focus on higher skill, capital- intensive production, and the rest of the world focuses on low-skill, labor-intensive production and extraction of raw materials.This constantly reinforces the dominance of the core countries. Nonetheless, the system is dynamic, and individual states can gain or lose the core (semi-periphery, periphery) status over time. For a time, some countries become the world hegemon; throughout last few centuries, this status has passed from the  Netherlands,  to the United Kingdom, and most recently, the United States of America. Until the top may reach unto the heavens... we are all one, and yet many from the bottom up. 
 

Art Live 2012 is an interactive, performance based, contemporary "art happening" and fair in which artists and exhibitors are invited to share the creative process unfolding spontaneously in every form of artistic medium and to the extent possible, engage the fairgoers in the creative process.

We like to say, don't just see art, be it! Performing artists and exhibitors alike to step outside the four walls of their galleries, institutions, residencies and studios to join us in an uplifting coming together of art and community for cause.

Admission proceeds of the fair will benefit the Lotus House Women's Shelter, providing shelter, sanctuary, education and resources to empower homeless women and children to build safe, secure lives off the streets. Join us in this very special coming together of art and community for cause and make a difference in the lives of women and children in need!