The Forealism Files [FotoFocus Biennial]

First appearing on earth in 2012, the Forealism Tribe hails from another dimension. This group of inter-dimensional travelers are tourists of earth and observers of the human condition. Functioning as quasi-anthropologists, they travel earth to seek out, discover, view, participate in, and learn from human activities, rituals, events, and environments. Throughout their existence, the Forealisms and the humans that they have befriended have documented their travels, appearances, and adventures in both photographs and video.

For the first time anywhere in the universe, The Forealism Files presents their collected documents and artifacts in an anthropological museum display that includes large-format “portrait” photographs of key characters; a selection of images documenting interactions and performances; edited video footage of Forealism activities; rotating displays of the character suits; live performances; and lectures.

Forealisms have visited and documented Documenta 14, Kassel, Germany; Skulptur Projekte, Münster, Germany; Art Basel, Miami Beach 2016; Houston, Texas; St. Louis, Missouri; numerous locations around Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky; and other locations in and outside the galaxy.