“Family Album” by Jennifer Roberts
"This piece stood out to me because it was kind of hidden in a little corner in the exhibition, and paired with the warm lighting it looked really cozy, kind of reminded me of feeling safe and warm as if I was a kid again living back at my grandma's house in my childhood room. When looking at the piece you can see many old photographs taped up against all three walls, and on top of the pictures, there are paintings both in color and black and white of many different people. On right side of the three walls is a desk with a white cloth over it and on the right side of the table is a lamp and in the middle of the table lays a notebook that's opened with blank pages, next to it is a horoscope mug with two black pens and a chair kind of like it's positioned for someone to write there. The message I think that the artist is trying to communicate with the viewer is how much memory can mean to someone. What I think the artist is trying to show is how important family photographs and personal memories are in shaping who we are. The way the photos are displayed kind of remind me of how memories pop up in someone's head when rethinking of their past. --Megan Oyervide
"Roberts installed a table and chair
featuring a lamp, book, and pen underneath the photographs. The intention of the table and
photographs coexisting together as one piece is speculated to be the theme of recollection. As I was viewing the photos, I noticed that each photo was unique and different from the others. These were individual photographs from different time periods, including different people,
ranging from children to adults. While inspecting these photos, I’ve felt a sense of comfort and bliss. Looking through the photos, I’ve started to reminisce about my own childhood memories with family and friends. For example, learning how to ride a bike, and my grandfather, who passed. Robert’s objective for creating this piece was for her audience members to remember their past memories and experiences from childhood, as well as remembering those of family and friends who are no longer with us. -- Ayanna Braxton
From Contemporary Art Class
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Jennifer Roberts’s ‘Family Album, Lost (& Found) artist talk! This installation also features her ‘Family Album’ painting series. Come see the full alcove in the Visual Arts Building!
Home Here Exhibition 🖼️
• Visual Arts Gallery - Visual Arts Building
• Feb. 5 - March 5
• Open from 12 pm - 5 pm
Video: Leigh Isaac
Tonight is the night! Join us from 5:30pm -7:30pm for the opening of Gideon Bok, Gaza and other paintings. Working with visiting curator Steven Harvey to bring this show together has been great. Gideon shares a selection of work spanning more than two decades. 🚇 Take the #1 train to 116 St/Columbia University. We are a seven minute walk West and North from the subway. Hope to see you there! 🌿🌼
Tonight is the night! Join us as we celebrate with a Closing Reception for Cecilia Whittaker-Doe: Beneath the Trees it Rains. 5:30-7:30pm. We are at 61 Claremont Ave., NY, NY. 🚇Take the #1 train to 116 St/Columbia University. We are a 7 minute walk West and North from there. The weather is gorgeous, it will be a fun night.🌺🥂🌿🌼
I am thrilled to share that not only has our current show Cecilia Whittaker-Doe, Beneath the Trees It Rains been extended for 2 weeks, through Friday, September 19 but also we will celebrate with a Closing Reception 🥂 on September 19, from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Mark your calendars and come on by! We are at: 61 Claremont Ave.🚇Take the #1 to 116th St./Columbia University. We are a 7 minute walk West and North from there. Don't miss this beautiful show.🌳🏵️🌿
Gallery Hrs Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm
1. Throwing Seeds, 48”x36”, oil on birch panel
2. Certain Trees, 12”x9”, watercolor, pastel pencil on prepared paper.
Two works out of 47 in my show Beneath the Trees it Rains at The Galleries of The Interchurch Center, 61 Claremont Ave., NY, NY. Curated by @jrobertsstudio
“To love, and bear; to hope till Hope creates
From its own wreck the thing it contemplates“
Percy Bysshe Shelley, from Prometheus Unbound
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Please Save The Date! Join us July 23 for the opening reception of Cecilia Whittaker-Doe: Beneath the Trees it Rains; paintings and drawings. On View July 23 - September 5, 2025. 🥂 Opening Reception July 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm.📍We are at 61 Claremont Ave. in Manhattan.🚇Take the #1 train to 116 St/Columbia University stop. We are a seven minute Walk West and North from there. Walk West on 116 St and North on Claremont Ave. Hope to see you there!🌻
Dear friends, it has been more than a minute. But this I have to share. Currently working on an amazing solo show sharing the soul-stirring work of Cecilia Whittaker Doe. Please save the date, Opening Reception, July 23, 5:30-7:30pm. More details to come.🔥💖
Chloe and Checkers, my two loves who I had to say goodbye to at the end of 2024. A true love story. Miss them both so much. Let Love Rule. Happy Valentine's Day everyone. ❤️❤️
I'm pleased to share that Musicians in the Moment is extended through January 20th. This is a wonderful series of photographs by Ozier Muhammad. Tonight(1/8) there is also a live performance from the Harlem JazzMobile, music starts at 7pm. 🚇Take the #1 train to 116th St. station. We're a 7 minute walk West and North from there. 61 Claremont St entrance is now open!
What an amazing night we had on Wednesday at The Interchurch Center.🎉 We stayed late so the incredible musicians could have a chance to walk through the gallery where they are all captured playing. A million thanks to Ozier Muhammad for bringing his incredible work to TIC. And another million thanks to everyone who came out on Wednesday. It's been a privilege and a joy to hang this show. If you haven't seen it yet, make a plan and I'll meet you there.❤️
