The Page Turners

Celeste Dupuy Spencer - Jamal Ince - David Shrobe -
Jason Cole Mager - Dominica Paige - Musa Hixon -
Ricardo Gonzalez - Rahkeem Taylor - Mohamad Sardar -
Noel Ripoli - Joshua Humphries - Rico Andersen

Curated by Kwamo Yaco

on view: February 5 – March 6, 2011
Opening reception: Saturday, February 5, 4:30-7pm

The artist Kwame Jaco has organized an exhibition by emerging artists whose work presents a diverse spectrum of ideas and techniques, linked through the age old art of the narrative. FiveMyles frequently invites artists to curate exhibitions. Artists tend to know work by interesting and talented other artists, whose work has not often been exhibited. 

Kwame Jaco’s interest in the work he has chosen represents an investigation into a kind of visual storytelling that draws the viewer into a story, but allows room for new characters and situations to be brought into it.

Artist such as Jamal Ince and David Strobe present a collage of colorful imagery that documents the sociopolitical conditions we all share. Celeste Dupuy-Spencer and Jason Mager manipulate figures and composition to paint a story that questions the nature of our sexuality.  Ricardo Gonzalez, Rahkeem Taylor, Mohamad Sardar, and Joshua Humphies infuse their painting and drawing style with symbolic characters that tell the stories of ancient cultures.  Musa Hixon and Dominica Paige are interested in the line between symbolism and storytelling. Using photographic and sculptural tools their work reflects a search for the stories that are still being told.

Kwame Jaco received his BFA from SUNY Purchase in 1995. He has exhibited his work has been included in group shows in Stockholm, Brooklyn and Manhattan.

DIRECTIONS:

Take 2, 3, or 4 trains to Franklin Avenue. Walk two blocks against the traffic on Franklin. Walk ¾ block to 558 St. Johns Place. FiveMyles is within easy walking distance from the Brooklyn Museum.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

FiveMyles is supported by The Greenwall Foundation, New York State Council for the Arts, Public Funds from the New York City Dept. of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, the Foundation for Contemporary Arts, the Brooklyn Community Foundation and by the Brooklyn Arts Council, JPMorgan/Chase.