A first-of-its-kind community space dedicated to celebrating human diversity through arts and culture, Positive Exposure Gallery is presenting Woven Together: TOUCH through September 30. The exhibition features a wondrous array of fiber art created by members of the Intertwine Arts community. Pictured above is Happy Bouncy, a vibrant, inventive work by Queens-based Mexican artist Alejandro Ballinas. Several more images captured while viewing the exhibition follow:
Queens-based Haitian American AHRC artist Sydney Buford, “Framed Tapestry
AHRC teaching artist and ART BreakOUT cofounder Bonnie Astor, “Sisters”
Intertwine Arts teaching artist Gabriela and AHRC teaching artist Bonnie Astor alongside artwork by Intertwine Arts fiber artist Chen
IAHD Bainbridge textile artist Kenny Reed, “Yellow KR with Beads”
AHRC artist Amanda Alvarez, “The Blanket of Life“
Brooklyn-based AHRC artist Malik Dillard Jakubowicz, “Jacket”
Positive Exposure Gallery is located at on the fourth floor of 83 Maiden Lane, headquarters for AHRC New York City, an organization that supports individuals with developmental disabilities. A public Touch Tour will take place this Saturday, September 19, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. You can, also, schedule a visit by calling 212-420-1931.
Photos: 1 & 2 Bonnie Astor, 3 & 4 Courtesy Bonnie Astor, 5-7 Lois Stavsky
