SO YOU WANT AN AWARD OR SOMETHING?
a dinner inspired by work from Mack Baker
SATURDAY april 12th
6PM-10PM @ Compound Yellow
244 Lake St, Oak Park IL
“What if our sins weren’t things to hide from,” asks Mack Baker, “but rather, revel in?”
Revel, a kind of rebellion, a transgression through unveiling. To revel, perhaps then, is also to reveal.
In a stunning new exhibition produced by Naomi Projects, artist Mack Baker’s contorted ceramic bodies unravel as monuments to the seven deadly sins, celebrating—rather than condemning—the liberatory nature of sin.
As part of the celebration, TXA TXA will be creating a 7-course dinner in conjunction with Baker’s works and the theme of seven deadly sins. What, we must ask, is the transformative power of shame or envy or pride when we yield to our own vulnerabilities and consider the causes, consequences, and possibility of redemption? The menu will explore how these notions are perceived through a lens of food and food-sharing, where the private and public converge.
Attention, wrote the late poet Mary Oliver, is the beginning of devotion. And devotion, we might add, a means to acceptance, to gratitude, to self-actualization. “When you lean into your inner sinner,” writes Baker, “you are rewarded for it.”
From the show’s curator, Justin Dwaun Redding—At Naomi Projects, we believe art has the power to redefine our narratives and reveal the beauty within our vulnerabilities. With 'So You Want An Award Or Something?', Mack Baker challenges us to reimagine sin not as a mark of shame, but as a celebration of our authentic selves. Their innovative work transforms the traditional narrative around the seven deadly sins into a bold, revealing, and ultimately liberating experience. This exhibition is a testament to embracing our inner truths—rewarding us when we lean into our imperfections.
This is a 7+ course progressive meal including curated cocktail pairings featuring Kudù Social + Johnnie Walker Scotch Whiskies + Coquetel Collective.Menu to be announced Monday March 24th. Keep your eyes peeled!
This menu is incredibly thoughtful and though we will do our best to accommodate all dietary restrictions, we ask for please no preferences. We are proud to always offer a pescatarian and vegetarian menu, but might not be able to make all courses vegan.
We do understand that life happens! Unfortunately, these tickets are non refundable as this collaborator will be here one time for this very special event. Though we are happy to try to help facilitate transfers to other parties, as we usually have a waitlist. Please always email us at hello@txatxaclub.com to be added to the list or check on a transfer.
ALLERGENS AND FOOD WARNING
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness..
When notified of the need to produce an allergen-free product or dish, TXA TXA Club will attempt to take every precaution to not cross contaminate. Although we (TXA TXA Club) take food allergies extremely seriously, our foods are prepared and cooked in an environment that is not allergen-free, and cross-contamination may occur. We cannot fully guarantee that traces of allergens are not present during the preparation of the products you are served. This may include, but is not limited to, nuts, gluten, eggs, dairy, shellfish, etc. As such, TXA TXA Club cannot accept responsibility for any injury (including death) or other loss suffered or caused by the products provided by TXA TXA Club. By attending any dinner or event by TXA TXA Club, you (and your guest/s) are doing so entirely at your own risk and will not hold TXA TXA Club responsible.
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