MCCC’s James Kerney Campus Gallery Presents ‘The Mark And The Memory’ Closing Reception And Artist Talk Tuesday, September 14
Gallery open for visits by appointment. Artist talk and reception to be held in person and live on the Zoom conferencing platform
9/8/2021
Trenton, N.J. — Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC’s) James Kerney Campus Gallery (JKCG) will spotlight its latest exhibition “The Mark And The Memory” on Tuesday, September 14 from 6–8 p.m. with a closing reception and artist talk. The public is invited.
The artist talk will be moderated by Philadelphia/New Jersey based artist, curator and educator, Ryann Casey along with the author of the show’s moving essay, “Kate Spiller.”
The event will be held via the Zoom conferencing platform as well as in-person at the JKC Gallery located in MCCC’s Trenton Hall, 137 North Broad Street, across the street from the James Kerney Building.
“The Mark and The Memory” runs through September 17 and explores the ways the contemporary photograph can document, embrace and process trauma. From personal narratives to collective responses, the exhibition examines how the photographic medium uses history, intervention and self-documentation to address and respond to traumatic experiences.
JKC Gallery Director Michael Chovan-Dalton remarked, “I encourage everyone interested to join the art and photography community for the closing reception and presentation of this evocative show which explores the idea of the use of photography as a medium that holds memories of pain and resiliency and the legacy of a trauma and healing.”
“The closing will feature conversations with essayist Kate Spiller, an organizational development practitioner and conflict mediator for healthy communication, as well as the many talented artists who contributed,” said Chovan-Dalton.
Artists participating in “The Mark and the Memory” closing reception include: Terry Boddie, Renée C. Byer, Chrystofer Davis, Tim Dill, Emily Fuhrmann, Paul Kitagaki Jr., Heidi Kirkpatrick, Hannah Kozak, Bridget Laudien, Diana Markosian, Camilla Martineli, Janelle Wilson, Tamara Torres. Also participating are artists from the “Odyssey Project” including Nathan Maybee, Chris Veltri, Erica Duncan and Brianna Robinson.
For information about the show, the reception and registration requirements, visit JKCGallery.online. To register, visit: https://forms.gle/LPPqCAXBMwtpY4Ac8.
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Located at 137 North Broad Street, Trenton, New Jersey, Mercer County Community College’s JKC Gallery is a gallery for photography and lens-based work from international- and regional-noted artists. Gallery hours are by appointment. Please note that all visitors are required to wear masks.
Mercer County Community College’s James Kerney Campus Gallery will spotlight its latest exhibition “The Mark And The Memory” on Tuesday, September 14 from 6–8 p.m. with a closing reception and artist talk. The public is invited. For information about the show, the reception and registration requirements please visit JKCGallery.online. Photo credit: Janelle Wilson