SANCTUARY CITY

Somerville Museum, MA

On view Sep. 16-Nov. 19, 2022

Sanctuary City, curated by artist Julia Csekö, includes recent artworks by 12 local artists exploring migration and multicultural society. This show also responds uniquely to its site.

I am excited to debut a new piece titled “Have a Seat,” which explores how, in a multicultural society, we often must find new ways of communicating our individuality that push us beyond our comfort zone and evolve our traditions.

When I shared this work with a friend, he responded by sharing this poem. I feel it encapsulates much of my artistic process so I am including it here for you to enjoy.

"Post-Construction" by Kay Ryan

Who knows better

than the builder

not to trust

a structure, where

it's off kilter,

how too few

rafters bear

too much roof?

And still it

may stand, proof

against craft,

strong as though

ghost ribs

had been added

after one left.