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CATEGORIES:Exhibition,MassArt Off-Campus Event,Reception,Social Activity
DESCRIPTION:Join us for June First Friday at MassArt x SoWa\, on June 7 fro
 m 5-9pm!. Celebrate the gallery’s ninth alumni curatorial project\, Matresc
 ence\, on view June 1 - July 14\, 2024.\n\nCurated by Catherine LeComte Lec
 ce (MFA '23 Photography)\, Matrescence delves into the profound physical\, 
 psychological\, and emotional changes experienced during pregnancy\, childb
 irth\, the postpartum period\, and beyond. Featuring fifteen exceptional ar
 tists\, the exhibition explores themes such as identity\, postnatal medical
  care\, miscarriage\, caretaking\, familial relationships\, the decolonizat
 ion of motherhood\, and the navigation of the challenges and joys associate
 d with parenting.The artists challenge societal norms surrounding artistry 
 and motherhood through works in various mediums\, including photography\, v
 ideo\, painting\, fiber arts\, embroidery\, sculpture\, and installation. M
 atrescence stands as a poignant testament to the resilience and creativity 
 of artist mothers\, challenging entrenched stereotypes and celebrating the 
 profound complexities of motherhood. \n\nFEATURED ARTISTS:\n\nALEXANDRA CAR
 TERAMY CHANJASMINE CHENJESS T. DUGAN (BFA '07 Phtography)ARIEL BASSON FREIB
 ERGDARCI HANNA (MFA '24 2D Fine Arts)ALISON JUDD (MFA '07 2D Fine Arts)CATH
 ERINE LECOMTE-LECCE (MFA '23 Phtography)S. BILLIE MANDLE (MFA '08 Phtograph
 y)JOETTA MAUEALISON CRONEY MOSESAHNDRAYA PARLATOKARA PATROWICZ (MFA '11 2D 
 Fine Arts)TANYA NIXON SILBERGZAHIRAH NUR TRUTH\nIn addition to the June 7 o
 pening\, join us at MassArt x SoWa for a First Friday closing reception on 
 July 5\, 5-9pm.\n\n____________________________\n\nGallery Hours: 11am - 6p
 m Wednesday - Saturday // 11am-4pm Sunday // First Friday receptions: 5-9pm
 \n\nQuestions? Contact mxs@massart.edu.\n\n____________________________\n\n
 Images (details) L-R © Ariel Basson Freiberg\, Jasmine Chen
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LOCATION:MassArt x SoWa\, Suite C-08
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SUMMARY:SoWa First Friday // MATRESCENCE Opening // June 2024
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