The exhibit also features work by artists Butch Quick and Jahmane West who are both working to effect change through their art. They will host a free, collaborative art-making workshop on 11/24 from 3-4:30pm.

Participants will work together to produce a large mixed media piece of art using paints, photos, magazines and other materials. We will use a selfie printer so that photos can be edited and printed for use in the larger piece.

Free, open to all ages. Please register here so we have enough art supplies.

Butch Quick  https://butchquick.com

Butch Quick is an accomplished photographer hailing from Norwalk, Connecticut, known for his impactful work in contemporary street photography. While his professional journey has encompassed graphic design, illustration, branding, and package design, his recent years have been dedicated to the art of photography.

Butch’s approach to street photography goes beyond candid moments; he actively engages with his subjects, forging meaningful connections that result in soul-revealing portraits.  His photographic style is characterized by its cleanliness and simplicity, infused with cinematic inspiration drawn from influential photographers such as Gordon Parks, Jamel Shabaazz,Roy DeCarava, Brandon Ruffin, Mark Seliger, Helmut Newton, Ellen Graham, Helen Levitt, Peter Lindbergh, and Herb Ritts, among others.

Butch’s work has earned him a place in juried photography exhibitions across Connecticut and New York. Additionally, he curated a solo exhibition titled ‘CUBA,’ featuring an exceptional collection of award-winning photographs, showcased at Artsee Gallery in Hudson, NY.

Jahmane West  https://www.artofjahmane.com/aboutjahmane

JAHMANE’s career as an artist began in the form of “Graffiti” and has evolved into a wide spectrum of mediums including works on canvas, photography, fashion design, screen printing, graphic design, large scale murals and interior design. With years of formal training and living through his art, JAHMANE has developed a unique style that combines social awareness, spirituality, mythology and abstract language in a way that intrigues all who view his work.

Motivated by the idea that “Art” is for the viewer’s eyes and mind, JAHMANE’s work is a constant critique of the world around him fused with thought provoking concepts and imagery, which has been exhibited extensively through galleries, museums, publications and urban environments from which his talents were born.