UPRISE / ANGRY WOMEN

A Group Exhibition of 80 Artists Curated by Indira Cesarine

A Portion of Proceeds to benefit the ERA Coalitions Fund for Womens Equality

EXHIBITION ON VIEW
January 17 28, 2017
Opening Reception January 17th
VIP Preview 4pm 6pm // Opening 6pm 9pm
More events to be announced
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ARTWORK FEATURED IN "UPRISE / ANGRY WOMEN" Exhibit, left to right, Ingrid V. Wells, Annika Connor, Lili White

EXHIBITING ARTISTS
Allison Hill-Edgar, Alonsa Guevara, Alyson Provax, AM DeBrincat, Andrea Mary
Marshall, Anna Rindos, Anna Van Schaap, Anne Arden McDonald, Annika
Connor, Anya Rubin, Audrey Lyall, Bia Monteiro, BooLynn Walsh, Camilla Marie
Dahl, Cara DeAngelis, Chantal Bruchez-Hall, Christina Massey, Cinnamon Willis,
Daniela Raytchev, Danielle Siegelbaum, Desire Rebecca Moheb Zandi,Diana
Casanova, Elektra KB, Enid Crow, Erin Lynn Welsh, Fahren Feingold, GILF! (Ann
Lewis), Gin Stone, Haile Binns, Hye Ryung Na, Indira Cesarine, Ingrid Wells,
Jasmine Williams, Jennifer Dwyer, Joan Bemel Iron Moccasin, Jordie Oetken, Kat
Danziger, Kat Toronto, Katrina Majkut, Katya Zvereva, Kelly Witte, Kristen Williams,
Laura Murray, Lauren Rinaldi, Leah Oates, Lili White, Linda Friedman Schmidt,
Lucia Fainzilber, Lynn Bianchi, Maggie Dunlap, Maidenfed, Mary K Theinert,
Meredith Ostrom, Mila Rochenner, Miza Coplin, Natalie White, NatSuko Hattori,
Olga Filippova, Parker Day, Pat Badt, Patty Horing, Rebecca Leveille, Renee
Dykeman, Rosary Solimanto, Rose McGowan, Rute Ventura, Ruth Rodriguez, Sara
Jean-Baptiste, Sarupa Sidaarth, Shawnette George, Sophia Wallace, Stephanie
Hanes, Taira Rice, Tania Alvarez, Tatyana Murray, Tiffany Trenda, Tracy Brown,
Virginia Wagner, Yasmine Diaz, Zen Sevastyanova
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The Untitled Space gallery is pleased to present exhibition, UPRISE / ANGRY WOMEN,
curated by gallery director and artist Indira Cesarine, featuring the work of 80 female
contemporary artists responding to the current social and political climate in America in
light of the recent presidential election. The exhibit will take place from January 17- 28,
2017, opening the week of the presidential inauguration, with several events to take
place including an opening reception on January 17th and event on January 22nd
which marks the 44th anniversary of landmark case Roe vs Wade.
The UPRISE / ANGRY WOMEN exhibit is presented in partnership with the ERA COALITION,
a political organization that is working to support passage and ratification of the Equal
Rights Amendment, and a portion of proceeds will benefit their Fund for Womens
Equality. The Fund for Women's Equality is a charitable organization, working to raise
awareness on gaps in the law that leave women without legal recourse from sex
discrimination, and developing educational resources on the need for a constitutional
provision to protect and promote equal rights for women. Founded by Jessica Neuwirth,
author of "Equal Means Equal", the ERA Coalition board also includes Gloria Steinem,
Teresa Younger and many other prominent women's rights activists.

ARTWORK FEATURED IN "UPRISE / ANGRY WOMEN" Exhibit, left to right: Audrey Lyall, Danielle Siegelbaum, Anna Rindos

Right now it is important time for women to demonstrate solidarity in face of the threats
upon us in regards to women's rights. The 2016 presidential election has brought to the
surface extremes of sexism, racism and discrimination. Many women are deeply
disturbed not only by the negative stereotyping and sexist attitudes towards women that
have surfaced but also the threats to roll back women's rights. The UPRISE / ANGRY
WOMEN exhibit gives female artists a means to express themselves in regards to the
social and political climate in America, and empower others with their visual imagery.
We are proud to partner with the ERA Coalition and help raise money for their Fund for
Womens Equality. Right now more than ever women need to unify and work together to
ensure that our rights, which were fought for with blood and tears for many decades, are
not only assured, but continue to progress.
We received an incredible response from female artists all over the country regarding the
exhibit, with over 1800 submissions of artwork by over 400 artists. It was by far one of the
most challenging exhibits I have curated to date, as so many talented artists submitted
such a wide array of powerful works. - Curator Indira Cesarine

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ARTWORK FEATURED IN "UPRISE / ANGRY WOMEN" Exhibit, left to right, Parker Day, Laura Murray, Chantal Bruchez-Hall

ABOUT THE UNTITLED SPACE:

The Untitled Space is an art gallery located in Tribeca, New York in a landmark building
on Lispenard Street. Founded in 2014 by Indira Cesarine, the gallery features an ongoing
curation of exhibits of emerging and established contemporary artists exploring
conceptual framework and boundary pushing ideology through mediums of painting,
sculpture, printmaking, photography, video and performance art. The gallery is
committing to exploring new ideas vis--vis traditional and new mediums and highlights a
program of "Women in Art" as well as special events aligned with our creative vision.
ABOUT THE ERA COALITION AND FUND FOR WOMENS EQUALITY:
The Fund for Womens Equality, a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization, promotes legal and
lived equality in the United States by increasing public understanding of the need for
comprehensive, fair and equal treatment of women and girls under the law and the
need to end sex inequality in all its forms. The ERA Coalition, a 501 (c)(4) political
organization, works with Congress and grassroots activists for the passage and ratification
of an Equal Rights Amendment. All men and women are created equal and that must
be reflected in the Constitution. For more information visit online www.eracoalition.org.
*Please note artworks created for this exhibition do not reflect the ERA Coalitions opinions or attitudes. All works
are the creations of respective artists, and the ERA Coalitions does not specifically endorse or accept any
responsibility or liability for the content of the artwork featured in the UPRISE / ANGRY WOMEN exhibition.

"UPRISE / ANGRY WOMEN" Exhibit, Left to right, Ruth Rodriguez, Anya Rubin, Linda Friedman Schmidt

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SELECT ARTIST STATEMENTS (for more view Artist Bios + Statements document)

It has been a cathartic experience channeling my increasing anger at the

offensive, dangerous rhetoric and backlash in America, particularly against
females while working on art pieces to share with the public for this exhibition. It
appears that with the current Trump administrations conduct, womens rights
and fight for equality have been set back at least a half century. However, this
gives us all pause to consider what we (men and women) are willing to tolerate.
May this oppressive state of affairs renew our commitment to consolidate our
collective power, and continue our journey towards a just and equal society for
ALL. Artist Boo Lynn Walsh
DONALD TRUMP WITH A CROWN OF ROADKILL was painted after the Access
Hollywood tapes came out, followed by a dozen womens testimonies that
confirmed what he said on the tape was true. During those weeks it seemed
absolutely impossible that he would ever become elected President. He was
elected President despite all his ineptitudes and immorality. I am committed to
using my work as a means for social awareness and positive change, in addition
to peaceful protest. Our work can make a difference. I believe this exhibit will
make a difference, and I would like to be part of that. Artist Cara DeAngelis
As a Black Jamaican American female whose art is about nature and exploring
topics like race through color I am deeply sadden by the outcome of this
election. Everything our President is and stands for is everything I am not... I feel
like the outcome of this election exposed the racial fears in our country that
have been hidden for so long. For that I am somewhat grateful because I know
this means we will all come together and fight for change - for all people, all
races, sexualities, genders, cultures, or whatever. I am ready to stand up and
fight for change for all humanity with all my sisters. My white black blue green
yellow orange brown sisters. I truly have always believed there is nothing more
powerful or sacred then women coming together and I want to be apart of
that. Artist Haile Bins
With recurring events such as police brutality against people of color, the
mistreatment of Native Americans, and of course, the election my art has taken
a political turn. My paintings and drawings provide a view of how these events
have effected my outlook on the United States, my attitude, and my modes of
self expression as a young Black woman living in Brooklyn, New York. Apologies
to Our Mama represents the rapid degradation of the environment due to
global warming and industrialization. Artist Audrey Lyall
Our current political and social climate is arguably the most divisive, chaotic,
and turbulent period that anyone of my generation or younger has ever
experienced in this country. With the recent election, it's impossible to turn on the
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news, open a social media app or even listen to podcast without hearing strong
discourse. Having always been interested in womens bodies- this election, once
again, made it apparent how womens stories of sexual subjugation and
violence are socially minimized and repressed as taboo. Current Mood was
created in response to our President Elect bragging about his ability to grab
womens genitalia in an Access Hollywood tape recorded in 2005. He responded
to this video by calling it locker room banter. It's important not to let our
president elects hate speech become normalized. - Artist Jennifer Dwyer
Im still finishing high school and am not of age to vote, but I am deeply hurt by
this election. Im scared for the upcoming future and try to do what I can to
help. I want to make a larger contribution to my community of powerful women
being targeted by the results of this election... Art is my main channel of
expression... I believe that now is the time to exist and create more authentically
than ever. - Artist Kat Danziger
Painting allows me to say those things and convey ideas and concepts that I
would not normally speak out loud. I can be bold and unapologetic in my
paintings... Im angry at America for electing a reality TV star, racist, misongynist,
to be our new commander in chief, Im angry at the government for running
pipelines through sacred land and contaminating water all for the sake of a
dollar or oil or whatever. Im angry that women in this country still make less
money than men, not to mention women of color, make even less.
I am angry for so many reasons and the list could go on and on. My way of
dealing with this anger is not to pick up a gun, not to fight physically, but to pick
up my paintbrush and to put my feelings on canvas. - Artist Kristen Williams
There is a need to reweave our nations social fabric as it is being torn. My
artwork introduces the possibility for this transformation and repair. Discarded
clothing is my paint, a metaphor for worn, tired, used, and abused humanity I
rescue and transform in my process. I dismantle the fabric of the world and
piece it together differently. I assemble, bring together, and combine disparate
pieces of people to create an integrated, unified, harmonious new whole. I
combine the energy of many into something of beauty, vitality, and hope.
My commentary on racism, Weeding, uses the garden as metaphor for the
world... Pointing the finger at people who do not fit familiar patterns of ones
own race, religion, gender, culture, morality, or politics and labeling them weeds
hides their humanity and justifies their uprooting and destruction. We must
cultivate empathy for one another or united we stand, divided we fall. - Artist
Linda Friedman Schmidt
History has demonstrated that democracy is a fragile system, and the bitch of
fascism is always at prey. I believe that in the midst of antagonism from the

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radical right, it is our responsibility as women artists to generate our ideological

space. As artists living in a free country, we possess a podium that allows our
voices to be heard. Our voice may also speak for the oppressed, both women
and men. In my work, I am preoccupied with ideas not only of gender but also of
human rights more broadly. My personal experiences as an immigrant woman
are my subject. The work conveys the feelings of angst which can relate to the
fears left from the elect government and the national political terrorism we are
experiencing in this time. - Artist Mila Rochenner
What does it say about our world when the people of the free world have
elected a man who has a long list of sexual assault allegations made against
him, has been recorded bragging about sexually assaulting women, and has
made an endless amount of hateful and misogynistic comments throughout his
campaign? Like a bizarre rollercoaster, 2016, has been a long and tumultuous
ride. It is ending with the devastating reality of a future president and vice
president who stoke the flames of bigotry, xenophobia, homophobia, and
sexism. But 2017 is starting with a call to arms. We are mobilizing in a fervor I have
never witnessed before. We will not passively wait and see what happens. We
are here, we are watching closely, and we are prepared to fight every step of
the way. - Artist Yasmine Diaz
Like many others, I was shocked by the election results. It was horrifying to
realize that the United States had elected a man that stood for such extreme
politics of discrimination against so many different groups. His history of
misogynist comments against women is appalling by any standards. I attended
several protests following the November 8th results, and was inspired by the
passion that brought the crowds together, chanting for the nation to respect
equal rights for all and not tolerate politics of hate. I felt compelled to not only
curate an exhibit bringing together artists from around the country to respond to
the situation and empower others with their artwork, but to also channel my own
anger and frustration with our political system into a new series of art elaborating
on the history of protest to enact change and progression. My oil on canvas
featured in the exhibit PROTEST, 2016 was inspired not only by the recent
protests, but also images from historical feminist protests in American history - for
the right to vote nearly 100 years ago, to protests for equal rights, abortion rights,
and against rape culture in recent times. I find it incredible that in 2017, we still do
not have an Equal Rights Amendment in the US Constitution. The fact that
Donald Trump is determined to roll back womens abortion rights is also
something I find very disturbing on numerous levels. This is an important time in US
history for women to join together in solidarity and fight for our rights.
- Artist Indira Cesarine

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