Invading Spaces: An Exhibition by DARNstudio Opening Reception

Invading Spaces opens June 19, 5–7pm. A DARNstudio quilt cycle exploring who defines space and at what cost. (Creative Legion) presents Invading Spaces, an exhibition by DARNstudio working in the vocabulary of souvenir matchbooks and felt to explore questions of signifiers and boundaries. How is space defined, and by whom? When does presence become intrusion? At a distance, the works' patterns read as nostalgic and familiar. Up close, the pixels—each one a matchbook—reveal the names and faces of those unjustly killed by law enforcement. The intimacy of the material collides with the weight of the subject, asking viewers to consider how space, power, and belonging are constructed, controlled, and communicated. Invading Spaces opens on Juneteenth, bringing this work into conversation with the broader regional celebration of contemporary art during Upstate Art Weekend and the 4th of July Holiday. The exhibition is curated by Tara Foley. Attendance is free. RSVP is required. Works will be available for acquisition.