Breaking Lines (Exhibition), Makers Gallery, Rochester, NY
2017 | Photograph, Mixed Media, Illustration, Collage | Themes of disruption and harmony, artistic expression

This show brought together the work of Sarah Keane, known as @kneeslappa, and me. Sarah made graceful illustrations and delicate paintings. She used splatter techniques. Her work was soft and spontaneous. I brought a big collage mural—20 feet wide, 10 feet tall—created with gritty wheatpaste. It was made of iconic images from my archive. Strong. Big. A statement.

The theme was “Breaking Lines.” It shows disruption and harmony. Boldness, finesse. Our styles are different. They come together. They tell a story. The gallery in Rochester is renowned for supporting innovative, cutting-edge art. Many people saw the show—locals, artists, critics, collectors. It reached beyond Rochester.

We documented everything. Photos of the work and the installation. Shared on the gallery’s site and our social media. The work was peer-reviewed. Artists, professors, and curators weighed in. They gave feedback. They supported the project. It matters.

This project speaks to current art. About change and balance. About mixing techniques. It pushes boundaries. It sparks conversation. It demonstrates how collaboration can produce bold, new work and how art can expand ideas.