Conceptual Materials Social Practice Artist
Dates: October 9 – December 1
Location: Newark Museum of Art; 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ
Exhibition Dates: August 26- December 15
Location: Peeler Art Center at DePauw University; 204 E. Seminary St., Greencastle IN
Dates: November 6- 9
Location: Albuquerque NM
Dates: November 12-17
Location: Zoom
Exhibition Dates: August 26- December 15
Location: Peeler Art Center at DePauw University; 204 E. Seminary St., Greencastle IN
Dates: October 9 – December 1
Location: Newark Museum of Art; 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ
This Easter 2025, McCarty and I are heading to Rome, and I can hardly contain my excitement. Rome has been on my travel list for as long as I can remember, and the fact that we’re going for Easter makes it all the more special. There’s so much to take in, and I’m already imagining all the incredible sights, sounds, and—let’s be honest—tastes we’re going to experience. I’m looking forward to the entire experience—soaking in the art, the history, the food, and, of course, the company.
Step into Beyond: Tapestry Expanded and experience Blackity Black Blanket Ladders, a powerful visual statement on resilience and protection. Crafted from commercial fishing nets and black zip ties, these striking ladders symbolize the climb out of racial gaslighting and into self-empowerment.
Exhibition Dates: August 26- December 15Location: Peeler Art Center at DePauw University; 204 E. Seminary St., Greencastle IN
Im so pleased to share that, The Great Resignation Emotional Baggage Cart is featured in the Fall 2024 Surface Design Journal: Embrace: Expect the Unexpected, SDA International Exhibition in Print!
Join me this weekend for The Emotional Baggage Cart Parade at the CARE Art in Odd Places Festival! This unique public art experience invites you to witness and engage with a visual metaphor for the emotional burdens we all carry. I’ll be roaming the streets with my transformed shopping carts, offering an interactive opportunity to explore and release your own emotional baggage.
Catch me at the following times and locations:
Come say hello and experience this moving installation as we transform emotional weight into art. See you there!
ARTWALK NY brings together hundreds of artists, art-lovers, and other compassionate New Yorkers to celebrate the role of “artist-as-activist,” to raise awareness about the crisis of mass homelessness and to support programs that directly help homeless individuals and families. The vibrant live and silent auctions and lively cocktail reception have drawn crowds of prominent guests for over 25 years, and in 2024, features the works of over 60 influential and emerging artists.
This year, ARTWALK NY will feature my piece titled Embody Queendom (2022) in the charity event. As a artist, I love to support worthy causes with my work, as a collector I love charity auctions for the opportunity to snatch up works from other artists at cost. So don’t miss out on this opportunity to grow your collection and support a worthy cause.
ARTWALK NY will also honor Katherine Bradford as the 2024 Artist Honoree and Aileen Agopian for her philanthropic contributions to Coalition for the Homeless.
October 21st, 2024
Chelsea Factory
547 West 26th Street NYC
6:00 pm – VIP Reception
7:00 pm – Cocktail Party and Silent Auction Open
7:30 pm – Live Auction and Award Ceremony
The Coalition for the Homeless provides emergency food and clothing, eviction prevention, crisis services, permanent housing, job training and special programs for kids to over 3,500 people a day. Since 1981, we have given more than one million homeless New Yorkers a way off the streets.
When I learned that this year’s Newark Arts Festival theme was Radical Reimagining, I immediately knew that my Blackity Black Blanket belonged in the exhibition. The concept of Radical Reimagining challenges us to envision a world where art, culture, and connection shape everything we do. It’s a call to deconstruct the systems of oppression we know and to co-create communities based on equity and justice. Blackity Black Blanket fits right into this narrative by addressing the very real, yet often invisible, impact of racial gaslighting.
Blackity Black Blanket speaks to my personal experiences of racial gaslighting—those subtle, undermining comments that push me to doubt my own understanding of racism. Phrases like, “Are you sure it was about race?” or “You’re being overly dramatic,” are attempts to dismiss my reality and avoid difficult conversations. Over time, these interactions have weighed heavily on me, resulting in insomnia, anxiety, and emotional baggage that feels impossible to carry alone.
In creating this piece, I am reclaiming my power and crafting an aesthetic armor. The blanket, woven from recovered commercial fishing nets and adorned with thousands of black zip ties, acts as a shield—both literally and symbolically. It’s a form of self-protection against the weight of gaslighting, and through this work, I exorcise the demons of doubt that these interactions have instilled in me.
In the spirit of Radical Reimagining, Blackity Black Blanket embodies the idea of using art to confront uncomfortable truths and to build a world where marginalized voices are honored, heard, and protected. Just as Radical Reimagining calls us to reshape society, my work pushes for the acknowledgment and dismantling of racial gaslighting as we strive for a more just future.
Dates: October 9 – December 1
Location: Newark Museum of Art; 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ
https://newarkartsfestival.com
Dates: October 9 – December 1
Location: Newark Museum of Art; 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ
Dates: October 18-20
Location: Along 14th street NYC
Date: October 21
Location: Chelsea Factory 547 West 26th Street
Dates: October
Location: In Print
Exhibition Dates: August 26- December 15
Location: Peeler Art Center at DePauw University; 204 E. Seminary St., Greencastle IN
Dates: November 6- 9
Location: Albuquerque NM. Register here.
Dates: November 12-17
Location: Zoom . Register here
“Beyond: Tapestry Expanded” is now open at the Richard E. Peeler Art Center at DePauw University in Greencastle, IN! This exhibition, running until December 8, 2024, is an exploration of contemporary tapestry and textile art, pushing the boundaries of this age-old medium into new realms of creativity and expression. My work Blackity Black Blanket Ladders has been included in the exhibition.
“Beyond: Tapestry Expanded” features a diverse range of artists who are reimagining tapestry through innovative materials, techniques, and concepts. From large-scale woven installations to mixed-media pieces that blend textiles with unexpected elements, the works in this exhibition challenge traditional notions of what tapestry can be. The show is not just about weaving threads; it’s about weaving ideas, histories, and contemporary issues into the fabric of art.
Visitors can expect to see works that explore themes such as identity, memory, social justice, and the environment. Each piece tells a unique story, inviting viewers to engage in a deeper conversation about the role of textile art in today’s world.
“Beyond: Tapestry Expanded” would not have been possible without the vision and dedication of Erica Warren, the exhibition’s curator. Erica has spent countless hours thoughtfully curating this show, writing an insightful essay for the accompanying catalog, designing the exhibition layout, and installing the works. Her efforts have created a truly immersive experience for visitors, offering a fresh perspective on what tapestry can be. Thank you for your hard work on all of this.
The exhibition also benefited from the expertise of jurors Jade Yumang and Alexa Griffith Winton, who juried my work into the show. They have also contributed their own essays to the catalog, adding depth and context to the exhibition.
To explore these essays and learn more about all the artists and their work, you can order a copy of the catalog here.
I encourage everyone to visit the gallery and participate in the Curatorial Talk by Erica Warren on Tuesday, September 10, at 4:30 pm Eastern. This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from the curator about her vision for the exhibition, the selection process, and the themes explored in the works on display. Come experience “Beyond: Tapestry Expanded” in person at the Richard E. Peeler Art Center, located at DePauw University in Greencastle, IN.
Dates: September 24 @ 6:00pm ET
Location: On Zoom or in Person at Touchstone Center for Crafts; 1049 Sr2003, Farmington, PA
Register for Zoom Here https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvcO6hqD4uG9TnkU7datHCXOZ9plkWneZj#/registration
Dates: September 13-27
Location: Touchstone Center for Crafts; 1049 Sr2003, Farmington, PA
Dates: May 17 – September 20
Location: Touchstone Center for Crafts; 1049 Sr2003, Farmington, PA
Exhibition Dates: May 19, 2024 – September 2, 2024
Location: Hunterdon Art Museum, 7 Lower Center St, Clinton, NJ
Exhibition Dates: August 26- December 15
Location: Peeler Art Center at DePauw University; 204 E. Seminary St., Greencastle IN
Dates: October 9 – December 1
Location: Newark Museum of Art; 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ
Dates: October 18-20
Location: Along 14th street NYC
Date: October 21
Location: Chelsea Factory 547 West 26th Street
Dates: October
Location: In Print
Dates: November 6- 9
Location: Albuquerque NM
Dates: November 12-17
Location: Zoom