Jackie Shatz is a sculptor who approaches her work with the mindset of a painter. She envisions her wall sculptures as paintings that expand into the surrounding space, while simultaneously compressing and containing figures and fragments. Her imagery often evokes swimming, floating, or "on the verge of" gestures, suggesting anticipation, hesitation, anxiety, or relief. Her latest work marks a shift from clearly defined human forms to figures in the process of transforming into more ambiguous beings. The scale of her sculptures reflects the influence of Medieval art, with hidden meanings akin to those found in dreams.

Shatz uses a range of materials in her sculptures, including ceramic, paper, bronze, and collage. Her process often begins with a figure drawn from a contemporary or historical painting, which serves as the foundation. This selection and formation are driven by a subconscious yet connected stream of thought. Transforming a two-dimensional drawing into a three-dimensional clay piece is a crucial step in her creative process. The finished work is often painted, combined with other objects, and further modified. She frequently incorporates older, discarded pieces into new creations, embodying a fluid process where "it's not over till it’s over."

This exhibition unfolds the transformative journey embodied in Mary Tooley Parker's textile art—a seamless fusion of craft and artistry. Through years of dedicated exploration, Parker's mastery of textile techniques has blossomed into a profound learning experience. Breaking the boundaries of materials, subjects, and expression in hooked rugs, she skillfully incorporates a diverse array of elements. From the nuanced use of natural and synthetic dyes to shape her color palettes, to the integration of unconventional materials such as silk, handspun yarn, metallic film ribbon, bicycle streamers, shoelaces, and more, Parker's showcased work epitomizes the harmonious convergence of traditional craftsmanship and innovative artistic expression.

Tenesh Webber is a seasoned artist with a dynamic international exhibition history spanning over three decades. Known for her thought-provoking work in photography and mixed media, Webber has exhibited widely in solo and two-person shows across prominent venues, including A.I.R. Gallery, Brooklyn (2017, 1995); Yossi Milo Gallery, NY (2002); and upcoming exhibitions at Project Art Space, NY, and The Garage Art Space, Queens, NY, in 2025. Her solo exhibitions reflect an ongoing exploration of form, perception, and social themes, often incorporating unique materials and experimental techniques.

In addition to her solo work, Webber has participated in numerous group exhibitions at notable institutions like the Venice Biennale's Croatian Pavilion (2024), the Center for Visual Research in Pennsylvania (2023), and international spaces such as Abstract Project in Paris and new jörg in Vienna. Her work has been recognized with prestigious awards and residencies, including two fellowships at MacDowell (2019, 2020), the New Jersey State Council on the Arts Fellowship (2018), and residencies at The Hermitage Artist Retreat in Florida and Gallery Aferro in New Jersey.

Webber’s works are held in significant collections such as the Brooklyn Museum, the Eileen Kaminsky Family Foundation, and Simmons College. Educated at OCAD University and Emily Carr University of Art and Design in Canada, she brings an interdisciplinary approach to her practice, inviting audiences to engage deeply with both materiality and narrative within the visual arts.

Ami Park is a New York-based visual artist whose multidisciplinary practice blends elements of fashion, textile, and sculpture. Originally from Seoul, South Korea, she earned her BFA in Fashion Design from Parsons School of Design in 2016. Park’s work explores themes of identity, memory, and transformation, often incorporating innovative uses of material to convey complex narratives.

She has exhibited widely, with forthcoming solo exhibitions at The Garage Art Center in Queens, NY, and El Barrio’s Artspace PS109 in New York City in 2025. Park's recent group exhibitions include Bronx Calling: The Sixth AIM Biennial at The Bronx Museum and In the House 3 at Pen + Brush. Her work has been showcased across both traditional gallery spaces and virtual platforms, reflecting her versatility as an artist.

Park is the recipient of numerous grants and residencies, including the LMCC Arts Center Residency on Governors Island, a Rauschenberg Emergency Grant, and a fellowship through The Bronx Museum’s AIM program. She has also been awarded grants from Cerf+ and the Pufn Foundation. Her interdisciplinary approach has been recognized in various publications, including Hyperallergic, Observer, and Saatchi Art, where she was named one of their 2022 Rising Stars.

American interdisciplinary artist Peter D. Gerakaris creates vibrant paintings, public installations, and origami sculptures that engage nature-culture themes through a global lens. Raised a free-range child in New Hampshire, Gerakaris earned a BFA from Cornell University and an MFA from Hunter College where he received the Tony Smith Prize.

The artist’s works are showcased in various permanent institutional collections including the National Museum of Wildlife Art (Jackson, WY), NYC Department of Education, U.S. Department of State Art in Embassies Program in Gabon (Africa), Capital One, Citibank, Roanoke College (Salem, VA), and the Berkshire Botanical Garden (Stockbridge, MA), in addition to a spectrum of private collections around the globe such as Beth Rudin DeWoody and the William Lim Living Collection (Hong Kong, China).

Gerakaris has also created many large-scale public commissions awarded by Cornell Tech, The Surrey Hotel, Bergdorf Goodman, and the Berkshire Botanical Garden, in addition to a permanent public art commission through the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs Percent for Art Program spanning 116ft at PS101K (Brooklyn, NY).

Tina Seligman is an artist, composer, writer, and curator based in Queens, New York. After earning a BA in Art from Queens College, she studied music and movement including Isadora Duncan dance technique. Her 2018 solo exhibit at Flushing Town Hall explored patterns from solar, lunar and tidal cycles. In 2016, Tina's video collaboration with Dan Rubin was screened as an experimental short at the New York Independent Film Festival.

Since 2000, Tina has been a Teaching Artist-in-Residence through Flushing Town Hall. In 2018, she became an Education Representative for their CASA afterschool programs and set designer for Adam Crescenzi’s CASA student productions. She contributed to Art of the Times magazine from 2005 through 2013 and wrote essays for art books including Duoling Huang: The Cultural Landscape in 2014.

The message of hope from nature through Tina's exhibition speaks to us, particularly in these times. She shows nature and art as a way to connect people and build bridges, and we see the relevance in the coming months as the world recovers from the pandemic.