Modern Painters

Of the peopleThe exhibition Of the people reflects of-the-moment political opinions shaping the 2016 presidential race in the United States.From a do-it-yourself election campaign office to launch your own candidacy to insider’s video tours of Cleveland communitiesshielded from view by the mainstream RNC event, artists have created projects that make space for public participation ina broken election system. Other artworks included in the exhibition consider domestic issues such as immigration, incomeinequality, and metadata collection, all topics hotly debated on the televised stage and during the long primary season leadingup to the two dominant parties’ conventions in July.Please visit smackmellon.org for information about public events planned in conjunction with this exhibition.Artists: Daniel Bejar, Guy Ben-Ari, Brooklyn Hi Art Machine (Oasa DuVerney and Mildred Beltre), Isabella Cruz-Chong,Peggy Diggs, Esteban del Valle, Nicholas Fraser, Emily Greenberg, Jeremy Olson, Sheryl Oring, Ben Pinder,Brittany M. Powell, Kate Sopko, and Leah WolffCurated by Erin DonnellyJune 17 - July 31, 2016Opening Reception: Saturday, June 18, 5-8pm``````92 Plymouth Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 | T. 718.834.8761| http://[email protected] | Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 12-6PMSmack Mellon is a non-profit visual arts organization with a mission to support emerging,under-recognized mid-career, and women artists in the creation and exhibition of newwork, by providing exhibition opportunities, studio workspace, and access to equipmentand technical assistance for the realization of ambitious projects. Smack Mellon presentssolo and group exhibitions featuring artists who tackle subjects that challenge us to reflecton the changing world we live in and inspire us to take action.