During the first wave of the pandemic, several artists — largely working separately as they painted images onto plywood — joined forces to form the Soho Renaissance Factory. A diverse selection of these original works were salvaged and are on view through Tuesday, June 28 at ChaShaMa in Union Square. The exhibition, Beautiful Barriers: Street Art Beyond Walls, also features varied customized products including apparel, accessories, and skateboards in partnership with CocoRedoux. And joining the members of the Soho Renaissance Factory are guest artists Eyeantic, OPTIMONYC, Vanessa Kreytak, and 0H10M1ke.
The image pictured above was fashioned by the indigenous American multidisciplinary artist, Konstance Patton. Several more images captured while visiting the exhibition earlier this month follow:
Contemporary painter Brendan T. McNally
Brooklyn-based African American self-taught artist Amir Diop
Brooklyn-based muralist Manuel Alejandro aka The Creator
NYC-born, Jersey City-based Sule
The legendary OPTIMONYC, guest artist
Hand-painted apparel, a small sample
A Closing Reception will be held on June 28, 6-9pm. You can register here:
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Featured artists: OPTIMONYC, Vanessa Kreytak, Eyeantic, Calicho, and Ohio Mike
Photos: Lois Stavsky
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