SURVIVING TOGETHER
Curated by Sunny Moxin Chen
August 2–September 7
Confronted with the continuous crisis, wars, and increasing polarization, SURVIVING TOGETHER emphasizes the urgency of collective healing and connection through fundamental human values. In this exhibition, visitors will witness the power of art that transcends borders, questions norms, and ignites meaningful conversations.
SURVIVNG TOGETHER is part of A.P.E.'s Guest Curator Program.This exhibition is made possible in part by a grant from the Artist Resource Trust Fund, a fund of Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
SURVIVING TOGETHER brings together six inter/multidisciplinary artists from diverse backgrounds and border-crossing practices to the A.P.E. community. This exhibition provides a platform for these artists to present their unique perspectives on survival, identity, and shared experiences through various mediums such as mixed media painting, printmaking, sculpture, fiber art, performance, and video installation. Each artist's work delves deep into the essence of human existence, encouraging the audience to question and reflect upon their own journeys.
LAVAUGHAN JENKINS (he/him) embodies the spirit of the exhibition theme in his painted sculpture character, Nigel, a symbol for protectors and protestors of all backgrounds, emphasizing the shared struggle against white supremacy and the collective experiences of those who have suffered.
JESSICA TAWCZYNSKI (she/her) explores gendered objects, using vessels, ships, and stars as metaphors for navigating contemporary women's rights and issues of gender.
SOPHEAK SAM (he/they/she)’s research-driven practices lead to the exploration of immaterial sites of postwar memory, queer alterity, and Buddhist melancholia.
H. GENE THOMPSON (they/them), explores the interface between technology, the body, and human connection, offering a fresh perspective on living in the digital age.
NINGXIA ZHANG (she/her), often creating from her most intimate personal memories rooted in compassion, employs a range of strategies and materials to explore fundamental human experiences, including pain, desire, love, and grief.
SUNNY MOXIN CHEN (she/they)’s works delve into the essence of what constitutes a sense of belonging in a world marked by constant change.