The Chance of Living (2017 - present)
The Bergen-Lafayette area was split in a recent government remapping process that failed to address Jersey City's growing affordable housing crisis, allowing politically connected developers to opt out of previous ordinance obligations for undefined contributions. Change has been happening well before the ward remapping. This series highlights the people and their surroundings and raises thoughts on the evolution of shared spaces in historically low-income, urban neighborhoods impacted by local government remapping. It's a first-hand observation of the societal changes and attempts to ask what change means from the perspective of Jersey City residents.
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Artwork Information
Sneak Preview
2019
12 × 16in (30.48mm x 40.64cm)
Archival Pigment Print
A rip in the fence screen reveals a construction worker.
Standing Firm
2022
24 × 36in (60.96 x 91.44cm)
Archival Pigment Print
Emmanuel Pentecostal Church in the shadows of the new $120M public safety headquarters building in Jackson Square.
Councilman Gilmore
2022
12 × 16in (30.48mm x 40.64cm)
Archival Pigment Print
Frank Educational Gilmore, Ward F Councilman.
Post Memorial
2020
24 × 36in (60.96 x 91.44cm)
Archival Pigment Print
Memorial in Bergen-Lafayette.
Ms June
2022
24 × 36in (60.96 x 91.44cm)
Archival Pigment Print
Morris Canal Community Development Corp. (MCCDC) Executive Director June Jones in front of halted high-rise project at 417 Communipaw Avenue.
Pastor Blount
2022
24 × 36in (60.96 x 91.44cm)
Archival Pigment Print
Leader of Emmanuel Pentecostal Church
The HUB
2022
24 × 36in (60.96 x 91.44cm)
Archival Pigment Print
A painting of “The HUB” is sitting directly in front of Frank E. Gilmore’s desk in the Ward F office. The HUB was rebranded as Jackson Square.
Opening Reception
October 1st, 2022, 7-9 pm
Lackawanna Reading Room
325 Warren’s Street, Jersey City, NJ