Evoking strong emotion, red can represent the human condition. Its myriad variations have come to signify authority as well as love, energy, and beauty. Red warns us of peril and commands us to stop, but it can also indicate purity and good fortune. Red boldly represents political movements and religious identities. From the advent of our appreciation for this color in antiquity to its continued prominence in artistic and popular culture, this exhibition will span various world cultures through a range of media.

The exhibition will feature more than 70 artists, both established and emerging, ranging from the classical to the contemporary. American portraitists such as Gilbert Stuart imbued red in their stately paintings of prominent individuals to conjure authority. Robert Motherwell, Ad Reinhardt, and other major abstract painters displayed a deep fascination with red in their commanding compositions that evoke a sense of chromatic power. Alexander Calder prominently employed red in his two-dimensional works and in the mobiles for which he is most famous. Andy Warhol frequently used red in his artworks, from his bold and imposing silkscreened portrait of Vladimir Lenin saturated in bright red to his signature Campbell’s Soup Cans.

Artists today continue to captivate us with their interpretations of red through multiple perspectives. As Josef Albers wrote in 1963, “If one says ‘Red’ — the name of the color — and there are fifty people listening, it can be expected that there will be fifty reds in their minds. And one can be sure that all these reds will be very different.”

• Franklin Hill Perrell, Chief Curator

• Alex C. Maccaro, Assistant Curator

Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Drive Roslyn Harbor, NY 11576 Phone: (516) 484-9338

New York, NY- Celebrating Women’s History Month, artist and curator Chellis Baird presents a

group exhibition titled “From the Eyes of Her,” in collaboration with the NYC Culture Club and Port

Authority of NY & NJ. This outdoor showcase, situated at the World Trade Center, unites 16 women

artists whose works offer unique perspectives on space, through materials and compositions.

Featuring the art works of Nola Ayoola, Tirtzah Bassel, Layo Bright, Hedwig Brouckaert, Hope

Buzzelli, Anna Camner, Michele Oka Doner, Dana James, Tamara Kostianovsky, Jessica Frances

Gregoire Lancaster, Anastasia Lopoukhine, Amethyst Monet, Michaela Roman, Rachel Rubenstein,

Naomi Safran-Hon and Vadis Turner, "From the Eyes of Her” delves into the transformative power

of art in shaping our perceptions and memories.

The artists in this exhibition approach their practice from a female perspective, challenging

conventional notions of public and private spheres. Whether through their choice of medium or

thematic exploration, they invite viewers to reconsider their relationship with space and its impact

on daily life.

As we navigate our daily routines and movements, our interactions with space influence our sense

of comfort and familiarity. From the moment we awaken to our commute and return home, these

patterns shape our experiences and perceptions. "From the Eyes of Her" prompts us to reflect on

the significance of these routines and the disruptions that awaken us to new possibilities.

Established in 1987, Women’s History Month honors the enduring contributions of women

throughout history. Similarly, the Port Authority, founded in 1921, serves as a cornerstone of

transportation infrastructure, facilitating connectivity and societal development through land, air,

and sea travel. Together, these institutions underscore the vital role of women and infrastructure in

shaping our collective journey towards progress and growth.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

From the Eyes of Her

Women’s History Month Outdoor Exhibit

Exhibition Dates: March 1- 31, 2024

Artist Talk: March 30 | 2 - 3 pm

Location: Greenwich Street (next to

Perelman Performing Arts Center and 2

WTC site), Open daily

Contact: Chellis Baird, Curator

chellisb@gmail.comPhotos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Smi1RYP1kutTpEWm6MD0DawqFURLurCR?

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Videos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19anl6vyN5zJ3x489mVx8u6N0jjA_P9oq?

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Photo credit for images is courtesy of the NYC Culture Club.

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Arcane 17 Presented in the Lower Gallery at The Seligmann Center takes its name and inspiration from the 1944 book Arcanum 17, written by Andre Breton with the help of fellow Surrealist and historian of Magic, Kurt Seligmann. While in exile from Europe during the final stages of World War Two, the text was written on a trip to Gaspé Peninsula in Quebec Canada. Inspired by the impermanence of Percé Rock juxtaposed with the global backdrop of a world war, Arcanum 17 conceives a spiritual revolution and resurrection of the society through women and metaphysical conceptions of femininity. In the spirit of this monumental text Arcane 17 will exhibit a presentation of Seligmann’s prints featured along side a selection of contemporary women artists, Chellis Baird, Nazli Efe, and Ophelia Arc.

Opening Reception June 8th, 6-8pm

Volta New York

Stand C12

FORMAH (or the FORM Art House) is woman-owned art gallery founded in NJ in 2021. First, as a nomadic international gallery, FORMAH opened its doors at November 2022 in permanent location in the Lower East Side, NYC. FORMAH showcases emerging and mid-career artists from across the globe. We are fully committed to providing a platform to empower female/identifying creatives, and bring to light artists overlooked due to gender through thoughtful programming and innovative exhibitions.
Since the opening at permanent location, FORMAH had 3 group exhibitions at the gallery space, all showcasing women artists and was reviewed in publications such as Portray Magazine, Creatrix Magazine, and our artists were mentioned in NY Times, Vogue, Hyperallergic , the Wall Street Journal, Artforum and many others.

CONTACT GALLERY

E: info@theformah.com

T: 8623299600