‘Joy is Revolutionary’ a solo exhibit by Emily Collins
Opening Reception: Friday, May 2nd / 6-9pm
Closing Reception: Friday, June 6th / 6-9pm
Exhibition Description: Through periods of turbulence and reckoning, when injustice and imbalance are most loud, the human spirit creates ways to prevail. Artist Emily Collins uses multi-media collage to explore how we stave off apathy and foster joy as a revolutionary act.
Artist Statement: Emily Collins is a multi-media artist, editor and educator from Rochester, New York. Emily’s detailed collages utilize recycled paper and other found materials to explore relationships with self, others and the world at large. In addition to creating visual art, Emily has worked as an editor and writer for publications including self-published collaborative poetry zine, CONJUNCTION; CONSUME: THAWWW, a commemorative art zine for the annual group show THAWWW; Flower Power Magazine, and Lake Affect Magazine.