Conceptual Materials Social Practice Artist
My work Caribbean Friendship Bracelet was selected for Fiber Art Now’s Excellence In Fibers VI.
View the virtual online exhibition on New Bedford Art Museum’s website HERE through March 2021. I am in the Sculptural artist group
I have two works of the 51 pieces in the show, selected from more than 740 entries from 259 artists by juror Victor Davson.
Exhibition Dates: 1/15/21 – 2/27/21
The exhibition opening reception will take place virtually via Zoom on Friday, January 22, 2021 at 6 pm. Registration Link to follow
The Center for Contemporary Art is located at 2020 Burnt Mills Road Bedminster, NJ
Featuring the Works of:
Preksha Kapadia, Blond Jenny, and Theda Sandiford
Curated by Kristin J. DeAngelis
Rewatch the SILVERMAN Presents “Pieces of Me” Virtual Art Opening on FB Live here.
The exhibition will be on view at The Majestic through end of February 2021.
For further information, please visit SILVERMAN or call (201) 435-8000. The exhibition will be on view during regular business hours and by appointment. To schedule a viewing, please contact curator, Kristin J. DeAngelis: (201) 280-4821 or kd@107bowersgallery.com. The Majestic is located at 222 Montgomery Street in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Images from Left to Right:
Preksha Kapadia // The Art of the Assemblage. Media: Multiple fabrics and threads on wood
Blond Jenny // Yeoja / Woman. Media: Dried flower petals and gouache on oriental paper roll
Theda Sandiford // Pony Tail and Door Knocker Earrings. Media: Cotton rope, yarn, ribbon, sari thread and trim
My work Caribbean Friendship Bracelet was selected for Fiber Art Now’s Excellence In Fibers VI.
The Excellence In Fibers VI exhibition that was planned to open in December 2020 at the New Bedford Art Museum but will now be a virtual online exhibition running through March 2021.
And in publication
Caribbean Friendship Bracelet will also appear in the winter issue of Fiber Art Now’s annual Excellence In Fibers catalog issue out the end of this year.
I promise to share the links.
This exhibit will be part of Virtual JC Fridays on Zoom, December 4th from 6pm to 10pm. The exhibit will run through February.
You can register for the Zoom link on www.jcfridays.com It is Free to all and everyone!
I have mixed media lino prints and drawings from my Big Mouth, Hidden Figures and new Wear A Mask series in the show. All works under $200
The In Person / purchase days will be Saturday, December 5th from 12 to 5pm, and Sunday December 6th, 12 to 5pm.
Masks a must! There will be only 8 at a time let in the gallery, strictly enforced.
On Friday, December 4 from 6:58-7:10pm I am hosting a Virtual Holiday Card Making Party.
A handmade holiday card is a magical way to show someone you care about them.
Spread your craft supplies out on a table. We are going to make holiday cards together on Zoom. I will provide instruction and take your questions during this live demonstration.
Suggested Supply List:
free audience registration is now open → https://bit.ly/VirtualJCFridays
Virtual JC Friday runs from 6pm to 10pm on December 4th.
My fiber and mix media print work is represented during these other JC Fridays exhibitions. My Zoom tune in times below…
6:30pm-6:38pm – ‘The Very Affordable Art Show” Art House Gallery
6:38pm-6:50pm – “Do You Haiku” Pro Arts Jersey City
6:58pm-7:10pm – Live Virtual Holiday Card Making Party
9:26pm-9:34pm – “Pieces of Me” at SILVERMAN / Majestic Theatre Condos
Studio Montclair is looking for artwork that encourages dialog about implicit bias and stereotypes and I am curating the show.
Microaggressions are defined as subtle, intentional — and oftentimes unintentional — everyday interactions or behaviors that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative racial messages or assumptions toward historically marginalized groups.
“You are so articulate.” Presumes that black people are not usually capable of competent intellectual conversation.
“Who are you? Do you live here?” Asking someone to identify themself in their own garage, home, or car and prove they ‘belong’ sends a message they are not welcome.
“Can I touch your hair?” Or worse touching without even asking. Curiosity is ok but invading someone’s personal space is not. This can make someone feel like they are an animal on display.
The difference between microaggressions and overt discrimination, is that people who commit microaggressions are often unaware they are doing these things — and if you point it out to them, they say, “That wasn’t my intention, you are being too sensitive.” Which is yet another microaggression.
The weight of these daily interactions underpins very real consequences in marginalized groups… stress, anger, frustration, self-doubt, and ultimately feelings of powerlessness and invisibility.
We are looking for artwork that encourages dialog about implicit bias and stereotypes. Our hope is to make the invisible, visible as a path towards a more inclusive culture.
MPORTANT DATES
Exhibit Dates: January 15 – February 19, 2021
Entry Deadline: Monday, December 21, 2020
Notification Date: Tuesday, December 29, 2020Opening Reception: TBD
Delivery of Artwork by Hand: January 7 – 9, 2021
Delivery of Artwork by Shipping: Accepting work from January 5 – 9, 2021
Pickup of Unsold Artwork: February 20 -23, 2021
The Awards Celebration will be virtual on December 1st at 7pm as YouTube Premiere.
Please join me… event link: Here
My work Caribbean Friendship Bracelet was selected for Fiber Art Now’s Excellence In Fibers VI. I will share the link to the catalog when I get it.
Virtual JC Friday program runs from 6pm to 10pm on December 4th.
free audience registration is now open → https://bit.ly/VirtualJCFridays
My fiber and mix media print work is represented during these other JC Fridays exhibitions. My Zoom tune in times below…
6:30pm-6:38pm – ‘The Very Affordable Art Show” Art House Gallery
6:38pm-6:50pm – “Do You Haiku” Pro Arts Jersey City
6:58pm-7:10pm – My Live Virtual Holiday Card Making Party
9:26pm-9:34pm – “Pieces of Me” at SILVERMAN / Majestic Theatre Condos
In Person / purchase dayswill be Saturday, December 5th from 12 to 5pm, and Sunday December 6th,12 to 5pm. Masks a must! Only 8 people at a time in the gallery will be strictly enforced.
Featuring the Works of:
Preksha Kapadia, Blond Jenny, and Theda Sandiford
Curated by Kristin J. DeAngelis
The exhibition is on view at The Majestic through end of February 2021.
To schedule a private viewing, please contact curator, Kristin J. DeAngelis: (201) 280-4821 or kd@107bowersgallery.com. The Majestic is located at 222 Montgomery Street in Jersey City, New Jersey.
2020 Jersey City Arts Awardee selections have been made.
I am very excited to let you know that you have been chosen as the winner of this year’s Visual Arts Award!
This unexpected honor is life affirming for me as an artist.
Nominations were open to the public throughout the summer and then the individual Committees narrowed the choices to 2-3 nominees. The Jersey City Arts Council, Board of Directors then voted on the final awardees. Each Committee and the Board base their selection on artistic excellence and community impact.
I am truly humbled. Thank you, Jersey City.
Even though we are separate, we are not apart. The Awards Celebration will be virtual on December 1st at 7pm as YouTube Premiere.
Please join me… event link: https://www.eventcombo.com/e/2020-jersey-city-arts-awards-41244
I am an artist, craftivist and community builder.
I work lives at the intersection of memory and textile.
I prefer used and found fabrics and recycled materials that have object histories.
I am drawn by the ability of fiber and handwork to build communities and increase awareness of social/political issues.
