If You’re ____ & You Know It: Identifying Emotions at The Norwalk Art Space
June 16th - September 7th, 2023
Curated by Kor
ry Fellow Isabella Montenegro and featuring artists June Ahrens, Melissa Benedek, Casey Correra, Kasimir Comunale, Chelsea Danburg, Erin Dolan, Britt Garth, Brett Masterson, Nadia Martinez, Russell Miyaki, Chris Sainato, Sharon Smalls, Brea Thomas-Young, Kelly Walters
If we don’t tell people how we feel, how will they know? Communication is key. There are five types of communication: verbal, non-verbal, written, listening, and visual. All of which you can experience through this exhibition. As you wander the exhibition, you may question pieces and their meaning. However, take the time to be open-minded and accept that the first thing you see, hear, watch, etc., is an experience that is a more personal feeling or emotion for your own self. Understanding that there is no right or wrong answer in art is powerful, and using this practice to openly and freely communicate complex emotions could create the key to unlocking a more compassionate and open-minded society.
If You’re ____ & You Know It: Identifying Emotions is a group exhibition with artwork examining the concepts of feelings and emotion through art; not just through paintings but also through music, creative writing, dance, poetry, etc. The contributing artists were asked to consider the following theme: "Identifying Emotions''. The artist's responses will be presented in The Norwalk Art Space in an effort to show how they have used their practice to communicate their feelings and emotions through art. During the exhibition artists' work will be sold, if they so choose, with thirty percent of the proceeds donated to The Norwalk Art Space in support of its mission.
The Norwalk Art Space strives to increase opportunities and equity in the local arts community by offering free art and music education and mentorship to under-served students, sponsoring and promoting local artists through its Resident Artist program and Korry Fellow exhibitions, and providing the public an exciting venue to explore art and music, all free.
Isabella will lead a discussion with 8 incredible artists from the exhibition, so don't miss this opportunity to gain insight into their creative processes, inspirations, and the stories behind their thought-provoking artworks. It's a chance to dive deep into the minds of these talented individuals who have contributed their unique perspectives to the exhibition.
Date: August 6th, 2023
Time: 3-4:30 PM
Location: The Norwalk Art Space, 455 West Ave, Norwalk, CT 06850
Featured artists:
June Ahrens
Kasimir Comunale
Casey Correra
Britt Garth
Nadia Martinez
Sharon Smalls
Brea Thomas-Young
Kelly Walters
