07/12/2023
Sneak peek at some of my photographs that will be on display at the Amos Eno Gallery this month, opening reception this Friday! Check it out 📸
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Opening Reception: 'Transplants' Juried Art Exhibition⠀
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Amos Eno Gallery, a non-profit artist collective in Bushwick, Brooklyn, is pleased to present Transplants, on view July 14 to 29, 2023. This juried exhibition of 43 emerging local artists highlights the incredible talent in New York City, featuring 22 artists from Brooklyn, 10 from Manhattan, and 9 from Queens.⠀
Curated by gallery director Ellen Sturm Niz, Transplants explores the act of moving a living thing from one place to another, whether a human being, a culture, an internal organ, or a botanical specimen. In each instance, the transplants undergo both a physical migration and transformation of identity as they adapt to their new surroundings. The hope is they grow new roots and thrive, but there is also potential peril if the new environment proves inhospitable.⠀
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Works for sale were limited to $500 or less in order to give New Yorkers on a budget an opportunity to support local artists, as well as appeal to beginning art collectors. The artists receive 90% of the sale price.⠀
“Artists deserve fair compensation because their talent and creativity should be recognized and rewarded,” Niz explained. “I hope sales from the exhibition enable artists to continue being artists, who are an important part of any community.”⠀
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By empowering artists and providing access to affordable art, the exhibition seeks to cultivate a stronger sense of community engagement and appreciation for the arts, fostering a mutually beneficial relationship between artists and audience alike. An opening reception will be held on Friday, July 14, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the artists and community to celebrate this exhibition.⠀
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