FemiNest
Vadis Turner, Black Nest, 2016, satin ribbon, bed sheets, acrylic resin and mixed media, 16 x 12 x 13 inches
Featured Artists: Barbara Segal, Karen Lee Williams, Michele Oka Doner, Natalie Frank, Page Turner, and Vadis Turner
Curated by: Melinda Wang + Heather Zises
Location: Equity Gallery, New York, NY
Dates: February 24 - March 25, 2016
In celebration of Women’s History Month, FemiNest advocates and explores new spaces and places for women in the home, society, culture and politics. Through a variety of mediums, each artist investigates the concept of a nest – both figuratively and abstractly. Themes include gender-specific production and consumption, physical and emotional protection, spirituality, social behaviors inside and out of the domestic landscape, and the void in which cultural palimpsests continue to rewrite history.
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ArtNet News, Sarbani Ghosh, “13 Feminist Art Shows to See In Honor of Women’s History Month,” 3/6/17
The Roanoke Times, Mike Allen, “Cornershot: Roanoke artist’s works featured in New York group show,” 2/26/17
Art Zealous, Meng-Chieh Monica Lu, “This Week in the Art World: February 20th – February 26th,” 2/21/17
Art F City, Michael Anthony Farley, “This Week’s Must-See Art Events: Happy Not-My-President’s Day,” 2/20/17
