Common Language presents a series of works on paper and a site-specific ceramic installation by artist Dahlia Elsayed. Her allegorical landscapes use a symbolic vocabulary rooted in cartography, comics, and cosmology. Through Elsayed’s visual narrative, the exhibition explores the possibilities of transcultural visual communication, the potentials and limits of language, and … [Read more...]
Boundless Light: Sunil Garg Reception
Using light, form, color, and movement, Sunil Garg creates site-specific installations to turn NJCU’s Visual Arts Gallery into a multi-sensory environment which visitors can freely explore. Through Garg’s artistry, ordinary materials such as paper, chicken wire, and PVC are morphed into ethereal matter, constantly changing impressions, and reflecting colored lights. Although … [Read more...]
Opening Reception of **RETURN OF THE MOTHERSHIP** — An all female group show
Please join us THIS SATURDAY NIGHT, March 7th, from 6-11pm, for the Opening Reception of *RETURN OF THE MOTHERSHIP*, an all female group show featuring extraordinary works by 12 artists working in a variety of mediums. Each artist in this show has a unique approach to expressing their creative urge. Come see what they have to share. *RETURN OF THE MOTHERSHIP* includes … [Read more...]
Uprooted: Adebunmi Gbadebo Artist Reception
Rejecting traditional art materials associated with Whiteness, the Newark-based artist, Adebunmi Gbadebo chose human Black hair as her primary medium. Varied locs of hair climb up a wall in her sculpture, Dada. Hair is also embedded in her prints, with images referencing her ancestry. Even though having been “uprooted,” these hair locs carry histories and memories within their … [Read more...]
Closing Reception of ***The Gigantic Miniature Show*** at Deep Space with over 40 artists
Please join us this THURSDAY NIGHT, February 6th, from 6-10pm, for the Closing Reception of *THE GIGANTIC MINIATURE SHOW*, featuring small works by over 40 artists from Jersey City and beyond. Our fave resident dj Scott Free will be on the ones & twos all evening! This is our third annual miniature art show -- there is an incredible variety of amazing small (and … [Read more...]
Neighbors Near and Far: Ibou Ndoye Artist Reception
Ibou Ndoye’s paintings are populated with the “neighbors” of his homeland Senegal, as well as his adopted homes, Hoboken and Jersey City. They wrestle, play music, and dress in colorful garments, for example. During his recent visit to Senegal, after eighteen years of living in the United States, he rediscovered his artistic and cultural roots and expresses them through dynamic … [Read more...]
Neighbors Near and Far: Ibou Ndoye Artist Reception
Ibou Ndoye’s paintings are populated with the “neighbors” of his homeland Senegal, as well as his adopted homes, Hoboken and Jersey City. They wrestle, play music, and dress in colorful garments, for example. During his recent visit to Senegal, after eighteen years of living in the United States, he rediscovered his artistic and cultural roots and expresses them through dynamic … [Read more...]
Opening Reception of **THE GIGANTIC MINIATURE SHOW**
Please join us this SATURDAY NIGHT, December 14th, from 6-10pm, for the Opening Reception of ***THE GIGANTIC MINIATURE SHOW***, featuring small (and affordable!) works by over 30 artists from Jersey City and beyond. This is our third annual holiday season art show -- there is an incredible variety of amazing small works by your favorite Deep Space artists!! As a "cash and … [Read more...]
Artist Talk & Slideshow with Thomas John Carlson
ARTIST TALK & SLIDESHOW WITH THOMAS JOHN CARLSON Join us on Tuesday, November 12th, from 7-9pm at Andco in downtown Jersey City for a very special evening with exhibiting artist Thomas John Carlson. He will be giving an Artist Talk and Slideshow in the main coworking room. He will be telling us about the entire body of work that is currently on view at Deep Space … [Read more...]
Artist Talk & Slideshow with Thomas John Carlson
ARTIST TALK & SLIDESHOW WITH THOMAS JOHN CARLSON Join us on Tuesday, November 12th, from 7-9pm at Andco in downtown Jersey City for a very special evening with exhibiting artist Thomas John Carlson. He will be giving an Artist Talk and Slideshow in the main coworking room. He will be telling us about the entire body of work that is currently on view at Deep Space … [Read more...]
Opening Reception of BIRTHDAY SUIT featuring works by Thomas
Deep Space Gallery is very pleased to present BIRTHDAY SUIT, a solo exhibition featuring works by Jersey City-based artist Thomas John Carlson. Come help us celebrate the founder of the Jersey City Art School’s 38th birthday during his Opening Reception on Saturday, November 2nd, from 7-11pm. The exhibition will be on view through November 20th. See what Thomas has to say … [Read more...]
Closing Reception of Jewel Box // New Works by RU8ICON1
Join us for the Closing Reception of JEWEL BOX // New Works by RU8ICON1 on Thursday, October 24th, from 6-10pm. RU8ICON1 will be on the premises and will be giving an Artist Talk & Mural Slideshow at 9pm -- come meet him and speak with him about his work!! Be here!! Beats all night long by Deep Space resident DJ Scott Free See more about the show below and if you … [Read more...]
Mapping Life
In conjunction with Maps Everywhere in the Visual Arts Gallery, Mapping Life sheds light onto contemporary artists’ varied use of cartographic methods and forms in translating people’s lives, actions, and memories into their work. The work ranges from painting, sculpture, photography, video, and performance. Participating artists are: Noriko Ambe, Dahlia Elsayed, Kenji Kojima, … [Read more...]
