June 27 - July 24, 2024
Double Exposure: Donna Bassin, Sandi Daniel, Ellen Denuto, Thomas Francisco, Laurel Marx, Judy Mauer, Jerry Vezzuso, and John Whittaker
Klucz Ptaków – The Key of Birds: Alexis Kandra and Karolina Kubik
When This You See, Remember Me: Ann Kronenberg
Opening Reception: Thursday, June 27, 2024, 6 - 8pm
Performances with Karolina Kubik and Special Guests
Friday June 28 at 4PM & Saturday, June 29 at 3PM
Carter Burden Gallery presents three exhibitions: Double Exposure featuring photography by Donna Bassin, Sandi Daniel, Ellen Denuto, Thomas Francisco, Laurel Marx, Judy Mauer, Jerry Vezzuso, and John Whittaker; Klucz Ptaków – The Key of Birds featuring a versatile installation by Alexis Kandra and Karolina Kubik; and On the Wall featuring the installation When This You See, Remember Me by Ann Kronenberg. The reception will be on Thursday, June 27 from 6pm to 8pm. Masks are encouraged. The exhibition runs from June 27 - July 24, 2024, at 548 West 28th Street in New York City. The gallery hours are Tuesday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Exhibition List
Double Exposure
A double exposure photograph is one in which two different exposures are layered within a single image, combining two photographs into one. With that in mind, this exhibition brings together an eclectic mix of photographers working across various styles and techniques, from portraiture and landscape to abstraction and mixed media photography. Double Exposure features the technical and creative prowess of its participants and celebrates the spirit of artistic collaboration. The concept for Double Exposure came about when the gallery selected several photographers and invited each of them to choose another artist to join them in the exhibition. This collaborative approach not only highlights the individual talents of the artists but also fosters creative partnerships and mutual exposure, aligning with the exhibition's dual-themed title.
Double Exposure features the work of Donna Bassin, Sandi Daniel, Ellen Denuto, Thomas Francisco, Laurel Marx, Judy Mauer, Jerry Vezzuso, and John Whittaker.
Klucz Ptaków – The Key of Birds
Klucz Ptaków, the Polish phrase for the “V” formation of migrating birds in flight, literally translates to “The Key of Birds” and represents how birds harness their collective effort to find warmth, food, safety, and mates. Birds are global citizens of the earth, knowing no bounds they migrate across seas, deserts, territories and invisible borders. For humans, the “V” is a flight formation for military aircraft; a shape of aggressive warplanes juxtaposed against a peaceful sky. Inspired by this "bird's key," artists Alexis Kandra and Karolina Kubik embarked on a creative quest supported by Emmemm Publishing, which united them years ago. Linked across two continents, they present an exhibition exploring their natural habitats and asking the viewer, “Where will our collective movement take us?”
Alexis Kandra is a New York City-based painter who graduated with a BFA from Tyler School of Art in 2013. Inspired by animal life, particularly birds, she explores the natural sciences and human impact on bird migration. Her work blends elements from theatrical natural history displays with geometric shapes, creating a dynamic contrast where grids extend and bend behind the animals, reacting to or influencing their movements.
Karolina Kubik is a visual performance poet and anti-fascist based in Warszawa, Poland. A Fulbright U.S. Student Grant recipient, she earned an MFA in Performance and Performance Studies from Pratt Institute in 2018. Kubik's work, involving poetry, repetition, whispering, laughter, and pro-peace activism, creates models for new behaviors. Though her practice is not narrative, it develops through the design of its environment, emphasizing conceptual and physical experiences, emphasizing that art is often not a language but a practice, an encounter, and an act of participation.
"A bird doesn't sing because he has an answer, he sings because he has a song." – Joan Walsh Anglund
When This You See, Remember Me: Ann Kronenberg
When I am dead and in my grave
And all my bones are rotten
When this you see, remember me
That I am not forgotten.
In a captivating homage to the enduring legacy of needlework, artist Ann Kronenberg unveils her installation, reimagining discarded textiles as components of a monumental fabric assemblage. When This You See, Remember Me serves as an exploration of craftsmanship, memory, and preservation. Drawing inspiration from the poignant 18th and 19th-century poem above, which was embellished onto embroidered textiles, Kronenberg delves into the notion that the artistry of needlework often outlasts the needleworkers themselves. In an era dominated by machine-manufactured textiles and shifting societal norms, Kronenberg's work offers a compelling reflection on the evolving role of handcrafted textiles. Over the span of five decades, Kronenberg meticulously collected a diverse array of handcrafted items and fragments. These treasures, sourced from used textile dealers, thrift shops, and personal connections, weave together a narrative of craftsmanship and tradition. Each piece carries with it a story—a testament to the dedication and skill of its creator. Through her installation, Kronenberg breathes new life into these relics, inviting viewers to contemplate the intricate beauty of needlework and the stories embedded within each stitch. Kronenberg states, “The installation is completed by written accounts of the histories of selected needlework components—an effort to remember and honor my needlework collaborators, both the known and the anonymous.”
Ann Kronenberg is a versatile artist and writer whose creative endeavors span a wide array of mediums, including sculptural objects, installations, book works, works on paper, handmade paper works, wearables, and performance art. Beyond her visual creations, Kronenberg also delves into literature, crafting memoirs and texts for her book works, adding depth and narrative to her artistic expressions. Her work has been exhibited in galleries and exhibition spaces in New York City and across the nation. With a rich background in education, Kronenberg has shared her passion for art with students of all ages, teaching adult education courses, children and adolescents, and facilitating continuing professional education. Her extensive experience extends beyond the classroom, encompassing roles in arts and non-profit administration, editorial work for artists' newsletters, published art criticism, clothing design for retail markets, and costume design for performances. Additionally, her illustrations have been featured in national magazines, showcasing her multifaceted talents. She studied art and art history extensively, earning her MFA in sculpture from Hunter College. However, her academic journey began with her undergraduate major in biological sciences, receiving an AB from Cornell University, and continued with years of teaching science and working in laboratories. This unique background infuses her art with a distinctive perspective, as her scientific training informs both her subject matter and analytical approach to artistic creation.
When This You See, Remember Me is on view from April 18 - July 24, 2024.
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