On View October 12-13, 2024
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Free and Open to the Public
HARD PACK and Cole Richardson Present INTERMISSION: A Visual Exploration of a Ski Season Supported by Arc'teryx
Hard Pack magazine, in collaboration with professional skier Cole Richardson, is proud to present INTERMISSION, an immersive visual exploration of a ski season. This exhibition, supported by Arc'teryx, features the works of photographers and filmmakers Marvin Leuvrey, AF Webb, and Leo Hoorn, each offering distinct interpretations of Richardson’s 2024 ski season. INTERMISSION centers on the career of Cole Richardson (b. 2001), whose life and athletic journey were dramatically interrupted by a life-threatening injury in Sapporo, Japan, in 2023. This moment of "intermission" in Richardson's career serves as the inspiration for the exhibition, reflecting on the universal experience of disruptions in life—whether on the slopes or in everyday existence. The exhibition subverts traditional ski narratives, moving away from linear storytelling to embrace a more abstract and contemplative approach. Through a combination of image, sound, and film, the artists explore themes of mood, speed, affect, danger, and reflection. Their works invite viewers to reconsider the familiar stories of the sport, offering new perspectives on the rhythms of skiing and life. The selected works delve into the scientific stages of flow—agitation, release, and recovery—capturing the multifaceted experience of a professional mountain athlete. By examining these stages, INTERMISSION reveals fresh insights into the emotional and psychological landscapes of skiing, offering a profound exploration of how interruptions can lead to creative breakthroughs and new understandings. About Cole Richrdson: [Arc'teryx and Cole Richardson to supply] About Hard Pack: Hard Pack is a new type of ski magazine that transcends traditional boundaries, blending fashion, art, architecture, poetry, and winter outdoor sports. Dedicated to subverting the conventional image of skiing, Hard Pack offers a heady, philosophical, and beautiful perspective on the sport. Through collaborations with artists, skiers, photographers, and critics, the magazine provides a new lens on skiing, challenging audiences to see the sport in a new light. Published bi-annually. Distributed globally. About Arc’teryx Arc’teryx is a Canadian company based in the Coast Mountains. Our design process is connected to the real world, focused on delivering durable, unrivaled performance. Our products are distributed through more than 2,400 retail locations worldwide. We are problem solvers, always evolving and searching for a better way to deliver resolved, minimalist designs. Good design that matters makes lives better.
