My Shell Makes Itself
November 8–December 15, 2019
5-50 Gallery, Long Island City, NY
featuring Cameron Cameron, Hilliary Gabryel, Basia Goszczynska, Bahareh Khoshooee, Devra Freelander, Claire Lachow, Gracelee Lawrence, Emily Lee, and Rachael Starbuck
Inspired by the oyster reefs that once surrounded and protected New York City, My Shell Makes Itself was collaborative installation by 9 artists. Each contributed handmade nets which were interwoven on site to span across the interior of the gallery. Individual works by each artist were layered throughout the installation.
My Shell Makes Itself was made possible by the Queens Council on the Arts with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
Photography by Ben Heyer