James Allister Sprang

James Allister Sprang’s work combines elements of photography, sound, and installation, existing in gallery spaces, theater spaces, and the space generally found between the ears. The son of Caribbean immigrants and originally from Miami, Sprang weaves together the sounds and images of his childhood with the present in a multimedia practice of creative patience and deep listening. This work is informed by the Black interior as well as radical and experimental traditions.

A graduate of the Cooper Union (BFA) and the University of Pennsylvania (MFA), Sprang resides in Philadelphia and has completed over 20 residencies domestically and internationally. He has exhibited and performed at institutions such as The Brooklyn Museum, PAFA Museum, Storm King Art Center, The Public Theater, Baryshnikov Arts, The Kitchen, the Apollo Theater, Pioneer Works, On The Boards and Knockdown Center. His work has been reviewed by publications such as Art in America, ARTnews, Artforum, Art Papers, and The Observer.

Projects:

• AI.Assembly CoLAB
• Open Access: AI.Assembly