Pearls (a Thermodynamic Striptease) by Itala Aguilera

Itala Aguilera is spending her WIP November residency at Textile Arts Center making water-soluble garments. In this performance, the artist will wear jewelry made of ice to dissolve the garments she made.

Live music by Broom.

Pearls (a Thermodynamic Striptease) is part of Itala Aguilera's project Tierra Mojada (Wet Land), currently on show at Flux IV (56-21 2nd Street, LIC). More information:

This performance includes nudity. By attending, you acknowledge and respect the artist’s creative process, bodily autonomy, and personal boundaries.

We ask all attendees to uphold the following guidelines:

• Respect the Artist: Nudity in this work is intentional, conceptual, and integral to the performance. Any form of objectification, harassment, or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.
• Respect the Space: This is a safe and supportive environment for both the artist and audience members. Please help maintain a culture of care and consent. Viewers are encouraged to observe in silence unless invited to participate. Please refrain from disruptive actions or commentary.
• No Photography or Recording: To protect the integrity of the work and the privacy of the performer, photography, video, and audio recording are strictly prohibited unless explicitly stated otherwise.
• Mindful Engagement: Zero Tolerance Policy: Anyone who compromises the safety or comfort of the artist or audience will be asked to leave immediately.

Thank you for contributing to a respectful space in which vulnerable and transformative work can take place.

ARTIST BIO:

Itala Aguilera was born in Mexico City in 1996. After studying Textile and Fashion Design, she worked as a costume designer and developed her practice within the visual arts. Since 2021, she has been part of the artist collective Flux Factory. Her work has been exhibited in Mexico in art spaces such as Islera and El Arenero in Mexico City, and Museo de la Ciudad in Querétaro; in the US in spaces such as Flux Factory and the Textile Arts Center in New York, and Carnation Contemporary in Portland; and in Europe in spaces such as the Forecast Forum in Berlin and Platform in Vaasa. In 2025, Itala was awarded a New York State Council on the Arts grant, sponsored by Flux Factory, with which she produced her upcoming solo exhibition Tierra Mojada (Wet Land), opening November 15 at Flux IV in Long Island City.

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