Isolated Conversations by Maria Servellon.

Artists Reception, Sunday, February 27, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Our world shrunk during COVID. Like others whose work or schooling moved to their living spaces, many artists turned their focus inward. Some, fearing possible contamination of shared studio spaces or public transportation, moved their creative practice into their homes as well. It was a time of reflection. Relationships between interior and exterior shifted. New perspectives affected artist’s work and lifestyle.

Inside/Out – how did your view of the outside world change? Is this reflected in your art?
Support – were new bonds created between members of your “pod”? Or were you isolated?
Home – was your art impacted by your extended stay at home?
Emotion – did elements of anxiety, anger, and/or fear creep into new work created at home?
Safety – during these moments of isolation and emotional upheaval, where did you feel safe?
Sanctuary – is this a place? a person? an emotional state?

Exhibition dates: Sun., January 30, 1:00pm to Sat., March 5, 5:00pm,  155 Powderhouse Blvd.

Featured artists: Ashley Craig, Billy Hickey, Callie Chapman, Cindy Weisbart, Claudio Eshun, Dennis RedMoon Darkeem, Emily Bouffard, Ethan Lassey, Francis Tadley, Gary Duehr, Hristina Tasheva, Jaina Cipriano, Jess Cohen-Tanugi, Jill Waterman, Joann Biondi, John Heymann, Joshua Sarinana, Julie Berson, Juliet Degree, Kerrie Kemperman, Kirsten Moran, Lee Kilpatrick, Maria Servellon, Marky Kauffmann, Nancy Brooks, Sarah Malakoff, Stan Eichner, and Wonderland Spectacle Co. (Greg Cook, Kari Percival, Ulysses).

CURATED BY: Susan Berstler, Nave Gallery and Iaritza Menjivar, Somerville Arts Council.

Gallery hours: Saturday and Sunday 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Gallery is only open during weekends and it is volunteer run. Masks are required.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Accessibility: No wheelchair access.