“Ballerina”
Body Image - Physical Exhibition
November 11th – December 5th
Artist Opening Reception: Thursday, November 11th, 4 - 7pm
Pen and Brush
Gallery Hours: Thurs/Fri 4-7pm, Sat/Sun 1-5pm, Closed on Thurs. Nov. 25th in observance of holiday
Body Image Virtual Exhibition
November 11th – December 5th
Thurs., Nov. 11th 4-7pm
“Women on Red”
Body Image presents a diverse exploration of female and male forms as reflected in our minds, imagination, media, and culture.
Body Image is a two-part all media event, comprising an online gallery accessible through www.penandbrush.org and a physical gallery in our Manhattan building. Each gallery will exhibit distinct work.
Pen and Brush
16 East 10th Street
New York, NY 10003
between 5th Ave. and University Place Subways: L,N,Q,R,W,4,5,6 (Union Square)Buses: M1, M3, M6
212-475-3669
“Devilish Queen”
CAREN JO SHAPIRO- ARTIST STATEMENT/BIO
Grappling with issues of abuse, gender, femininity, masculinity, and sexuality my paintings confront the overly consumed, idealized and oppressive values inherent in society. Through psychological, expressionist portrayals of ‘real’ human beings, my work exposes the impact of, and adaptations to a society which frequently denies the oppression and abuse inherent within it.
Defined by expressive, broad strokes of unapologetic color, the subjects of my work demand that the covert truths behind their existence be laid bare. Grappling with emotional and physical survival, conveyed through scale, color, brushstroke and occasionally text, are flawed yet remarkable individuals.
In addition to painting I am a licensed psychotherapist, who provides counseling services on the Lower East Side primarily to women and members of the LGBT community.
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