Concrete Timbre – 1776: A Fresh Start
“1776: A Fresh Start” is a performance with sounds, sights, movement and rhythms in a dystopian future where America has lost its ascendance to Russia, India, and China.
A glimpse of a future world, distilled down to the skyscraper headquarters of Globe, Inc., located on a man-made island off the coast of Singapore, where American workers plan a rebellion.
Based on the short story 1776 by Leland Cheuk, 1776: A Fresh Start is a multidisciplinary theatrical performance with sounds, sights, movements, and rhythms, clamoring in a dystopian future where America has lost its ascendance to Russia, India, and China. When depersonalized American workers plan a rebellion, a memory-erased janitor must make a fateful decision amidst global capitalism gone feral.
Adapted for the stage by Nancy Greening
Original Music Compositions by Whitney George, Stephanie Greig, Jinhee Han, Ann Warren
Choreography by Johari Mayfield
Projections by Robert Morton
Directed by Polina Ionina
Performed by Rose Kow Xiu Yi – Violin, Jasper Davis – Bass Trombone, Johari Mayfield – Dancer
8/25/2018 0:00 8:00:00 PM 10:00:00 PM
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The Winter’s Tale – South Brooklyn Shakepeare
Bring a blanket and join us outdoors for the fourth annual summer performances by the South Brooklyn Shakespeare!
Bring a blanket and join us outdoors for the fourth annual summer performances by the South Brooklyn Shakespeare at Washington Park Field!
This event is free and outdoors on the field at the Old Stone House and Washington Park.
Directed by: Elizabeth Sutton-Stone
Artistic Directors: Paul Molnar and Dee-Byrd Molnar
8/3/2018 0:00 8:00:00 PM 10:00:00 PM
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Introduction to Seed Starting Indoors
Join us for this introductory presentation on how to start your seeds indoors, including proper timing and planting, care, and transplanting them outdoors in your garden.
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Want an early start on your growing season? Join us for this introductory presentation on how to start your seeds indoors, including proper timing and planting, care, and transplanting them outdoors in your garden.
Registered Grow to Learn school gardens only will be able to receive seed starting kits, including a 2′ or 4′ grow light, a seed starting flat, and growing medium..
Please RSVP for this workshop.
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2/18/2014 0:00 10:00:00 AM 12:00:00 PM
(212) 788-8073
andrew.barrett@parks.nyc.gov.
‘ICONS In Their Own Right’ – Solo Show of Makeba Rainey
Opening night for “Icon’s in their own right” Solo Show of Makeba Rainey’s Iconic African American Portraits.
“Icons in their Own Right”, an art installation by Makeba “KEEBS” Rainey, seeks to remedy historic erasure, champion cultural representation, and reinforce identity and pride.
Makeba’s artistry is heavily influenced by hip-hop culture and Black consciousness. She carefully chooses each photograph of her characters to reflect a demeanor of confidence and power. She then selects an African-themed design that best contextualizes each figure’s attitude, creating an a exchange of multiple layers and emotions. We hope visitors will be inspired, among others, by President Obama resting in his power, Grace Jones posing confidently, Solange’s exhibiting quiet strength, and Langston Hughes looking casually amused. These are meant to be faces of mastery, intrigue, and calm, culminating in a rainbow of Black excellence that resonates with every walk of life.
This exhibit will be on view at the Old Stone House at Washington Park on Fridays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., or by appointment.
About the Artist
Makeba “KEEBS” Rainey is a Harlem native inspired by her community and fellow emerging visual and performance artists. She is the founder of Black Capital Coalition (BCC), which promotes both visual and performance artists through creative collaborations between artists, businesses, and cultural institutions.
Co- Curated by Monica O. Montgomery, Museum of Impact and Katherine Gressel, Old Stone House & Washington Park.
3/2/2018 0:00 3:00:00 PM 6:00:00 PM
info@theoldstonehouse.org.
The Old Stone House: Witness to War
Ten themed areas at this exhibit allow visitors to explore this history and consider how war impacted the community and what makes these issues relevant in today’s world.
A permanent exhibit exploring the Battle of Brooklyn and the Occupation, 1776-1783
Old Stone House: Witness to War is a self-directed exhibit that takes visitors on a journey through the Revolutionary Era in Brooklyn from 1776 until 1783. Ten themed areas allow visitors to explore this history and consider how war impacted the community, what choices citizens had to make at the time, battle strategies, and what makes these issues relevant in today’s world.
Historians
Patricia Bonomi
Edwin Burrows
Barnet Schecter
Content Development
Ellen Snyder Grenier
Janet Rassweiler
Exhibit Designers & Fabricators
May & Watkins
Interactives
Panoramic Studios
7/27/2019 0:00 11:00:00 AM 4:00:00 PM
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First Monday Life Drawing at the Old Stone House
Bring your tools and join us in drawing a professional life model every first Monday of the month.
The 3-hour figure drawing session takes place upstairs in the OSH Great Room, which unfortunately is not ADAA accessible.
Bring your tools and join us in drawing a professional life model every first Monday of the month. All skill levels are welcome. No judgment; just a friendly environment in which to practice, create, and have a great time.
Come out and draw! What are you doing Monday night anyhow???
The space is comfortable, clean and well lit. Chairs for everyone. Bring your tools (no oil, acrylic or sprays, please).
We will do an hour of gestures and short poses, finishing with a 2 hour-long pose. This is an uninstructed class.
9/2/2019 0:00 7:00:00 PM 10:00:00 PM
$12 in advance, $15 at the door, $10 students with ID
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New York Bike Jumble
Join us at the Old Stone House in Park Slope, Brooklyn for back-to-school bargains on new and used bicycles, accessories, and repairs!
Join us at the Old Stone House in Park Slope, Brooklyn for back-to-school bargains on new and used bicycles, accessories, and repairs!
Gear up for commuting season, test out a new ride, and buy your children early holiday gifts. Park Slope will be buzzing with the sound of happy cyclists!
9/9/2017 0:00 10:00:00 AM 4:00:00 PM
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Thoreau in New York – A Brooklyn Book Festival Event
Thoreau visited NYC half a dozen times in his life -to lecture, work as a surveyor, and meet people like Walt Whitman, Horace Greeley, and Lucretia Mott. What did the city mean to him, and what might he think about New York today?
Inside at the Old Stone House
In the spring of 1843, the year he turned 26, Henry David Thoreau moved to Staten Island, hoping to advance his literary career in the big city. By December he was back home in Concord.
Thoreau visited New York City half a dozen times in his life: to sell pencils, to sell cranberries, to lecture, to work as a surveyor, and to meet people like Walt Whitman, Horace Greeley, and Lucretia Mott. But what did New York mean to him? And what might he think about New York today?
This lively discussion will be moderated by Geoff Wisner, editor of Thoreau’s Animals and Thoreau’s Wildflowers. Panelists include Audrey Raden, author of When I Came to Die: Process and Prophecy in Thoreau’s Vision of Dying, Damion Searls, editor of the NYRB Classics one-volume edition of Thoreau’s Journal, and Robert Sullivan, author of The Thoreau You Don’t Know.
9/12/2018 0:00 7:00:00 PM 9:00:00 PM
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The Old Stone House: Witness to War
Ten themed areas at this exhibit allow visitors to explore this history and consider how war impacted the community and what makes these issues relevant in today’s world.
A permanent exhibit exploring the Battle of Brooklyn and the Occupation, 1776-1783
Old Stone House: Witness to War is a self-directed exhibit that takes visitors on a journey through the Revolutionary Era in Brooklyn from 1776 until 1783. Ten themed areas allow visitors to explore this history and consider how war impacted the community, what choices citizens had to make at the time, battle strategies, and what makes these issues relevant in today’s world.
Historians
Patricia Bonomi
Edwin Burrows
Barnet Schecter
Content Development
Ellen Snyder Grenier
Janet Rassweiler
Exhibit Designers & Fabricators
May & Watkins
Interactives
Panoramic Studios
11/24/2018 0:00 11:00:00 AM 4:00:00 PM
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Down to Earth Markets – Park Slope Farmers Market
Down to Earth Markets is a neighborhood farmers market featuring locally-farmed and produced foods.
Find us on 4th Street off Fifth Avenue in Park Slope, Brooklyn near the Old Stone House of Brooklyn.
Down to Earth Markets is a neighborhood farmers market featuring locally-farmed and produced foods. Find us on 4th Street off Fifth Avenue in Park Slope, Brooklyn near the Old Stone House of Brooklyn. The market is open year-round on Sundays, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the spring through fall and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the winter.
EBT and WIC Checks welcome. Health Bucks now available year-round!
Since 1991, Down to Earth Markets has been connecting cooks and eaters to New York’s local food producers by bringing the region’s farmers and food makers together at community-based farmers markets. We are a mission-driven “best for the world” B Corp focused on the people and small businesses building a strong and sustainable local food system.
11/18/2018 0:00 10:00:00 AM 5:00:00 PM
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The Old Stone House Presents: Wasting the Night, An Evening of Poetry and Song
Come enjoy a relaxing evening of poetry and song
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Wasting the Night: An Evening of Poetry and Song featuring:
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Martha Guth, Soprano
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Tyler Duncan, Baritone
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Erika Switzer, Piano
And featuring poets Lloyd Schwartz and Robert Cole, with Scott Wheeler, Composer.
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5/11/2013 0:00 8:00:00 PM 9:00:00 PM
Tickets: $15/Students $10
(718) 768-3195
info@theoldstonehouse.org.
Down to Earth Markets – Park Slope Farmers Market
Down to Earth Markets is a neighborhood farmers market featuring locally-farmed and produced foods.
Find us on 4th Street off Fifth Avenue in Park Slope, Brooklyn near the Old Stone House of Brooklyn.
Down to Earth Markets is a neighborhood farmers market featuring locally-farmed and produced foods. Find us on 4th Street off Fifth Avenue in Park Slope, Brooklyn near the Old Stone House of Brooklyn. The market is open year-round on Sundays, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the spring through fall and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the winter.
EBT and WIC Checks welcome. Health Bucks now available year-round!
Since 1991, Down to Earth Markets has been connecting cooks and eaters to New York’s local food producers by bringing the region’s farmers and food makers together at community-based farmers markets. We are a mission-driven “best for the world” B Corp focused on the people and small businesses building a strong and sustainable local food system.
11/11/2018 0:00 10:00:00 AM 5:00:00 PM
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The Old Stone House: Witness to War
Ten themed areas at this exhibit allow visitors to explore this history and consider how war impacted the community and what makes these issues relevant in today’s world.
A permanent exhibit exploring the Battle of Brooklyn and the Occupation, 1776-1783
Old Stone House: Witness to War is a self-directed exhibit that takes visitors on a journey through the Revolutionary Era in Brooklyn from 1776 until 1783. Ten themed areas allow visitors to explore this history and consider how war impacted the community, what choices citizens had to make at the time, battle strategies, and what makes these issues relevant in today’s world.
Historians
Patricia Bonomi
Edwin Burrows
Barnet Schecter
Content Development
Ellen Snyder Grenier
Janet Rassweiler
Exhibit Designers & Fabricators
May & Watkins
Interactives
Panoramic Studios
11/17/2018 0:00 11:00:00 AM 4:00:00 PM
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‘ICONS In Their Own Right’ – Solo Show of Makeba Rainey
Opening night for “Icon’s in their own right” Solo Show of Makeba Rainey’s Iconic African American Portraits.
“Icons in their Own Right”, an art installation by Makeba “KEEBS” Rainey, seeks to remedy historic erasure, champion cultural representation, and reinforce identity and pride.
Makeba’s artistry is heavily influenced by hip-hop culture and Black consciousness. She carefully chooses each photograph of her characters to reflect a demeanor of confidence and power. She then selects an African-themed design that best contextualizes each figure’s attitude, creating an a exchange of multiple layers and emotions. We hope visitors will be inspired, among others, by President Obama resting in his power, Grace Jones posing confidently, Solange’s exhibiting quiet strength, and Langston Hughes looking casually amused. These are meant to be faces of mastery, intrigue, and calm, culminating in a rainbow of Black excellence that resonates with every walk of life.
This exhibit will be on view at the Old Stone House at Washington Park on Fridays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., or by appointment.
About the Artist
Makeba “KEEBS” Rainey is a Harlem native inspired by her community and fellow emerging visual and performance artists. She is the founder of Black Capital Coalition (BCC), which promotes both visual and performance artists through creative collaborations between artists, businesses, and cultural institutions.
Co- Curated by Monica O. Montgomery, Museum of Impact and Katherine Gressel, Old Stone House & Washington Park.
3/16/2018 0:00 3:00:00 PM 6:00:00 PM
info@theoldstonehouse.org.
The Old Stone House: Witness to War
Ten themed areas at this exhibit allow visitors to explore this history and consider how war impacted the community and what makes these issues relevant in today’s world.
A permanent exhibit exploring the Battle of Brooklyn and the Occupation, 1776-1783
Old Stone House: Witness to War is a self-directed exhibit that takes visitors on a journey through the Revolutionary Era in Brooklyn from 1776 until 1783. Ten themed areas allow visitors to explore this history and consider how war impacted the community, what choices citizens had to make at the time, battle strategies, and what makes these issues relevant in today’s world.
Historians
Patricia Bonomi
Edwin Burrows
Barnet Schecter
Content Development
Ellen Snyder Grenier
Janet Rassweiler
Exhibit Designers & Fabricators
May & Watkins
Interactives
Panoramic Studios
3/2/2019 0:00 11:00:00 AM 4:00:00 PM
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‘ICONS In Their Own Right’ – Solo Show of Makeba Rainey
Opening night for “Icon’s in their own right” Solo Show of Makeba Rainey’s Iconic African American Portraits.
“Icons in their Own Right”, an art installation by Makeba “KEEBS” Rainey, seeks to remedy historic erasure, champion cultural representation, and reinforce identity and pride.
Makeba’s artistry is heavily influenced by hip-hop culture and Black consciousness. She carefully chooses each photograph of her characters to reflect a demeanor of confidence and power. She then selects an African-themed design that best contextualizes each figure’s attitude, creating an a exchange of multiple layers and emotions. We hope visitors will be inspired, among others, by President Obama resting in his power, Grace Jones posing confidently, Solange’s exhibiting quiet strength, and Langston Hughes looking casually amused. These are meant to be faces of mastery, intrigue, and calm, culminating in a rainbow of Black excellence that resonates with every walk of life.
This exhibit will be on view at the Old Stone House at Washington Park on Fridays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., or by appointment.
About the Artist
Makeba “KEEBS” Rainey is a Harlem native inspired by her community and fellow emerging visual and performance artists. She is the founder of Black Capital Coalition (BCC), which promotes both visual and performance artists through creative collaborations between artists, businesses, and cultural institutions.
Co- Curated by Monica O. Montgomery, Museum of Impact and Katherine Gressel, Old Stone House & Washington Park.
3/30/2018 0:00 3:00:00 PM 6:00:00 PM
info@theoldstonehouse.org.
Brooklyn Traditional Slow Jam
This is acoustic instrumental meet-up focuses on tunes in the Irish, English, New England Old Time, French Canadian, American Southern, and Scandinavian traditions. All ages/levels.
Upstairs at the Old Stone House
This is acoustic instrumental meet-up focuses on tunes in the Irish, English, New England Old Time, French Canadian, American Southern, and Scandinavian traditions. Tunes are those that are typically suitable for contra dancing or other traditional fiddle tunes.
This group is intended to provide a musical home for folks interested in playing tunes with other musicians, learning to play by ear and overall increasing their own musical skill. It’s fun and welcoming to all ages and levels of playing. While we won’t play from sheet music, you can certainly use this as a reference on your own!
What do you mean by slow jam? All acoustic instruments (e.g., fiddle, mandolin, guitar, cello, etc.) are welcome and the typical format is that we sit in a circle (or circle-ish, depending on the space) and take turns suggesting/leading a song. The songs will typically follow the AABB format (two “A” parts followed by two “B” parts) and we will simply play it over many repeats and if you know it, great, but if you don’t, you try to figure it out as we go along, maybe picking up a few notes here and there. We’ll play tunes at a slow to moderate speed so that they are accessible to a variety of levels.
It’s fun and can be challenging, but is a great way to improve your playing. You don’t have to be a great player, play in tune, or know the songs to give it a shot. If you want to suggest a song, you should either know the song well enough to play it on repeat or we can see if anyone else does!
3/6/2019 0:00 7:00:00 PM 9:00:00 PM
$5 suggested donation
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Open House New York: Old Stone House & Washington Park
This structure, was built as a WPA project and is now dedicated to creating a strong sense of community through history, environmental education, and the arts.
This structure, was built as a WPA project and is now dedicated to creating a strong sense of community through history, environmental education, and the arts.
10/15/2016 0:00 10:00:00 AM 4:00:00 PM
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The Old Stone House: Witness to War
Ten themed areas at this exhibit allow visitors to explore this history and consider how war impacted the community and what makes these issues relevant in today’s world.
A permanent exhibit exploring the Battle of Brooklyn and the Occupation, 1776-1783
Old Stone House: Witness to War is a self-directed exhibit that takes visitors on a journey through the Revolutionary Era in Brooklyn from 1776 until 1783. Ten themed areas allow visitors to explore this history and consider how war impacted the community, what choices citizens had to make at the time, battle strategies, and what makes these issues relevant in today’s world.
Historians
Patricia Bonomi
Edwin Burrows
Barnet Schecter
Content Development
Ellen Snyder Grenier
Janet Rassweiler
Exhibit Designers & Fabricators
May & Watkins
Interactives
Panoramic Studios
11/18/2018 0:00 11:00:00 AM 4:00:00 PM
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Piper Theatre: Wendy Darling & Peter Pan
Enjoy outdoor theater on the main stage, as Old Stone House & Washington Park presents Piper Theatre Productions’ showcase of Wendy Darling & Peter Pan.
Enjoy outdoor theater on the main stage, as Old Stone House & Washington Park presents Piper Theatre Productions’ showcase of Wendy Darling & Peter Pan, a work adapted from the writings of J.M. Barrie. Thrill as eleven dynamic actors (ages 12 to 60) recreate Neverland with an original score by Mark Galinovsky and puppetry by Cody Grey.
Bring a blanket – Drinks & Snacks are for sale – We love your dogs, but they are not permitted on the turf
7/20/2018 0:00 8:00:00 PM 10:00:00 PM
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The Old Stone House: Witness to War
Ten themed areas at this exhibit allow visitors to explore this history and consider how war impacted the community and what makes these issues relevant in today’s world.
A permanent exhibit exploring the Battle of Brooklyn and the Occupation, 1776-1783
Old Stone House: Witness to War is a self-directed exhibit that takes visitors on a journey through the Revolutionary Era in Brooklyn from 1776 until 1783. Ten themed areas allow visitors to explore this history and consider how war impacted the community, what choices citizens had to make at the time, battle strategies, and what makes these issues relevant in today’s world.
Historians
Patricia Bonomi
Edwin Burrows
Barnet Schecter
Content Development
Ellen Snyder Grenier
Janet Rassweiler
Exhibit Designers & Fabricators
May & Watkins
Interactives
Panoramic Studios
2/9/2019 0:00 11:00:00 AM 4:00:00 PM
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The Winter’s Tale – South Brooklyn Shakepeare
Bring a blanket and join us outdoors for the fourth annual summer performances by the South Brooklyn Shakespeare!
Bring a blanket and join us outdoors for the fourth annual summer performances by the South Brooklyn Shakespeare at Washington Park Field!
This event is free and outdoors on the field at the Old Stone House and Washington Park.
Directed by: Elizabeth Sutton-Stone
Artistic Directors: Paul Molnar and Dee-Byrd Molnar
8/4/2018 0:00 8:00:00 PM 10:00:00 PM
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Processing: A Gowanus Swim Society Exhibition
The artists in Processing all manipulate art materials through intentional, systematic procedures that sometimes incorporate chance. The resulting work teeters between representation and abstraction.
Indoors at the Old Stone House
Exhibition Dates: October 20, 2018 – February 15, 2019
Hours: Fridays, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., or by appointment; please call (718) 768-3195
Participating Artists: Jessica Dalrymple, John Fisk, Natalie Fisk, Abigail Groff Hernandez, Kristen Haskell, Melissa Johnson, Suzy Kopf, Mary Negro
Curated by: Katherine Gressel
“Processing” is defined as “a series of changes taking place in a definite manner,” including the “systematic organization, treatment or preparation of materials.” The artists in Processing all manipulate art materials through intentional, systematic procedures that sometimes incorporate chance. The resulting work teeters between representation and abstraction – teasing recognizable forms out of abstract ones or abstracting recognizable elements through stripping down or layering/obscuring. Specific works were selected for the exhibition that can trace the evolution of most artists’ work processes.
Psychologists refer to “processing trauma” as transforming painful emotions into constructive meaning. Many of these artists view their practice as a way to elucidate or overcome specific personal or societal obsessions, fears, or anxieties—such that the manipulation of art materials becomes a therapeutic process.
The opening of Processing coincided with Gowanus Open Studios (GOS) an annual weekend-long event in which local artists invite the public into their studios. By continuing to participate in GOS each year, Old Stone House hopes to both support local artists and call attention to their increased displacement from this community as a result of gentrification. Once all based out of a no longer extant central Gowanus location, the Gowanus Swim Society artists are now dispersed across New York City or other cities. These shifts have also impacted their individual and collective work processes.
Artwork:
Kristen Haskell describes their work process as “a cycle of creating, narrating, abstracting, studying, organizing, and disorganizing.” Their recent work centers around common fears, both rational and irrational, from spiders to losing one’s teeth. It is created in two stages: the wet energy stage, in which Haskell “lets out their aggression quickly” with Sumi Ink and Fluid Acrylic; and the meditative linear stage, where the artist often creates “new characters” from the forms, patterns, and lines within the more spontaneous shapes created during the first stage.
Free-form ink blots are also the starting point for John Fisk’s ongoing “Inklins” series. He uses an eyedropper to create splatters on watercolor paper with organic lines and naturally-occurring shading. He then turns each one into a macabre creature, inspired by the psychology of Rorschach tests, horror entertainment, and cartoon animation.
Mary Negro and Natalie Fisk, by contrast, begin with recognizable symbols and texts which they alter and conceal to the point of being barely recognizable. Mary Negro uses colored pencil to layer streams of handwritten, stream-of-consciousness text across large paper. The sentences are then contoured with ink, further disabling the viewer’s ability to read the text, which collapses into a thick web of gestural marks. Negro’s journaling method helps her process difficult personal and political events, “visualizing a sense of overwhelm, frustration, or tension, while simultaneously evoking contemporary issues related to censorship, transparency, memory, and record-keeping.”
Natalie Fisk provides a window into her Mexican-American and female identities through the negative and positive spaces created in hand- cut and painted papel picado, often collaged upon other domestic patterns as well as feminist comics. Fisk aims to “push and pull her viewer through various degrees of clarification, capturing the space between identified subject and affable uncertainty.”
Abigail Groff Hernandez’s latest work addresses the physical behaviors that mark her father’s descent into dementia, such as folding cloth and tearing paper. The obsessive detail in her depictions of crumpled metallic paper renders their subject barely recognizable and invites a range of interpretations. “At their most basic, the drawings are depicting the breakdown of shapes created by folding and crumpling…in practice, they are an observational, rhythmic and methodical way to find mindfulness and order amidst heartbreaking, hopeless circumstances.”
Jessica Dalrymple and Suzy Kopf’s more representational work deeply investigates and re-frames our natural and built environment. Jessica Dalrymple’s Native/Non Native and NYC Natural paintings exhaustively catalog and advocate for plant and animal species found in cities. After accumulating photos and sketches while immersed in the landscape, Dalrymple fuses them together into compositions that often obscure traditional perspectives and juxtapose painterly and photo-realistic elements to “express harmonies between nature and the city.”
Suzy Kopf is interested in the “American propensity towards sameness, which stands in direct contrast with our supposed fierce need to be unique.” Also working from both her photographs and memory, Kopf often strips her urbanscapes of detail to focus on their most iconic shapes, colors, and symbols. Her paintings in Processing document Puerto Rico’s Levittown, which she visited in March 2017 before the island was devastated by Hurricane Maria. This planned housing community teleported midcentury design while being peppered with current automobiles and references to contemporary life. The work addresses such personal and societal tensions as, “What does it mean to be at home in the beautiful and the banal? What does prosperity for all mean in a time when we know we can’t all have it?”
Melissa Johnson’s music video The Look suggests the potential of breaking with fashion and performance conventions to express a rich inner world. Through a series of fantasy dressing room scenes in a fantasy mall, lead character Melody Henson finds empowerment through her unique style. With song and movement, the protagonist communicates her belief in “self-expression, sisterhood, and the power of diversity.”
About Gowanus Swim Society:
Gowanus Swim Society is a select group of mostly Brooklyn-based artists who meet regularly, exhibit often and provide a forum for sharing information and artist resources. The artists function as a collective and hold monthly meetings during which they work together to accomplish common goals, hold one another accountable for personal progress through group crits and