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"I Am! at IAM" HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WOMEN SHARING ART EXHIBIT AT THE ISLIP ART MUSEUM, FEB. 1ST - MARCH 28, 2020 WHICH CELEBRATES THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF WOMEN'S RIGHT TO VOTE

The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution:

The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.

Introduction.

1920 - 2020 marks 100 years since the 19th Amendment was ratified and became law. This exhibit acknowledges the journey to the 19th Amendment and reflects on the impact that has had on our democracy.

The Exhibit: Who's Who? Dozens of artists from WOMEN SHARING ART, INC. created the pieces in this exhibit. The ISLIP ART MUSEUM provided the gallery space and the exhibit was curated by Chris O'Malley, also the President of ISLIP ARTS COUNCIL.

Summary: I was blown away by this exhibit. What initially struck me was the sheer artistry accomplished by artists from Women Sharing Art! Everything was presented and displayed so professionally, bravo Islip Arts Museum! YOU MUST READ THE ARTIST STATEMENTS posted near each piece. These statements add depth and poignancy to the work each artist presented. You too will linger and savor the artistry of so many pieces in this exhibit. Bellissimo!

Disclaimers: The images contained on this webpage were taken with my trusty old cell phone. The images highlighted here are only a fraction of the pieces in this exhibit. So, GO and see for yourself!! And remember, artwork represented on this webpage is for promotional purposes regarding this exhibit only. If you would like to contact a particular artist please access the Women Sharing Art, Inc. artists link.

Welcome!

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ABOVE: Yours truly, PAULINE CHIARELLI, designed the 30" x 65" banner welcoming you to the Islip Art Museum.

JOAN GENCHI painted the powerful red, white and blue painting featured in the banner above. Joan is a retired Suffolk County Judge and as such was never able to show, must less profit, from her artwork.

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KATHLEEN LAROCCA. "Hear My Voice". Each Image was transferred onto handmade ceramic tiles.
VICTORIA BECKERT. "The Fight for The Vote". Etched, handmade print.
GAIL NEWMAN. "chokeHER - Subservience in Plain Sight"

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TOVE ABRAMS "Thinking Outside the Box" collage.

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VICTORIA BECKERT. "The Crying Flag", multimedia collage.

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KATHLEEN GERLACH "Never Missed A Vote"

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SUE MILLER. "I AM ... REGISTERED TO VOTE... ARE YOU?"

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SHERI BERMAN. "How High Will You Soar?" This collage incorporates references to lots of stairs and glass ceilings. Yes, we know all about that!

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SUE MILLER. "If Walls Could Speak". Women suffrage was a global issue and by no means exclusively an American issue. This image was photographed in Iceland!

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EILEEN PALMER. "Make a Stand—Sit for Justice: Rosa and Ruth" diptych

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GAIL NEWMAN. "Many Faces are We" Gail invites you to write your own story.
Breathtaking to see in person, these two works are by LIBBY COKER HINTZ, "Enough is Enough" (foreground) and GAIL NEWMAN. "Windows of An Artistic Woman's Soul". To truly understand and savor these pieces, you must read their Artist Statements!

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LIBBY COKER HINTZ. [closeup] I admit it ... I was mystified and had to touch this... It is glorious and rock solid!

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EILEEN PALMER. "I Vote. What's Your Superpower?" PLEASE read this Artist Statement!

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KAREN MILLER O'KEEFE (3 images of Utermyer Gardens) and SUSAN TANGO "Penumbra" (4th image).
An Imperfect Union...

... poignantly describes the evolution of our democracy, even today. The same can be said about the imperfect evolution of the suffragette movement and how it betrayed women of color.

Artist Diane Keil provided a dramatic three dimensional piece demonstrating the frustration of black women during the women's suffrage movement. Next to her work she also presented a copy of the following speech by Sojourner Truth an African-American abolitionist and women's rights activist with a profound message.

"Ain't I a Woman?" an impromptu speech by the ex-enslaved Sojourner Truth, (1797-1883, born Isabella in New York), at the 1851 Women's Convention in Akron, Ohio. Shortly after winning freedom in 1827, she became a well-known abolitionist speaker.

the "I Am! at IAM" Exhibit

join us!

Islip Art Museum, 50 Irish Lane, East Islip, NY 11730. MAP

Now through March 28, 2020 ... TUESDAY - SATURDAY NOON-4PM

Thank you to all the Artists from WOMEN SHARING ART, INC. WHOSE HEARTS AND minds MADE THIS EXHIBIT SO MEMORABLE. And of particular importance - thank you to Islip Arts Council and Islip Art Museum FOR THEIR TREMENDOUS SUPPORT!

Yes, I would love to hear from you! Contact me via: paulinechiarelliphotography@gmail.com - or - paulinechiarelli@womensharingart.org

Updated: February 18, 2020