Yes, And

A survey exhibition of art and artists connected to Staten Island

June 10, 2022 - April 2, 2023

Yes, And presents recent work in video, performance, painting, photography, installation, drawing, and more. Together, thirty-six artists express themes of connectivity, resilience, and vitality, reflecting this time in history when a global pandemic continues to teach us the fundamental importance of relationships and the meaning of place. This hyperlocal exhibition references life on an island, legacies of self-determination, land development over time, and the enduring power of nature.

Yes, And explores what it means to be connected to Staten Island.

The theme “yes, and” suggests the abundance of experience on and perception of Staten Island. This complicated and prodigious borough contains a multitude of narratives that cumulatively offer an earnest impression of life in the United States.

The title is a reference to a classic improv rule-of-thumb requiring performers to accept what another participant is suggesting, and then build on it. In this way, Yes, And presents an expansive theme for artists to consider and encourages the open sharing of ideas and perspectives.

Featured Artists

Irma Bohórquez-Geisler	Nathan Kensinger
Mary L. Bullock	Sizhu Li
Robert Bunkin	LuLu LoLo
Linda Butti	Jahtiek Long
Arlette Cepeda	Paul Moakley
Edward Coppola	Bill Murphy
Lisa Dahl	Zahra Pars
Day de Dada	Samuel Partal
Natasha Do	Sage Reynolds
Alanna Dunn	James Francis Richards
Kevyn Fairchild	John Sanderson
Phyllis J. Featherstone	Mike Shane
Volker Goetze	Stevie Ray Soloway
Susan Grabel	Rob Stephenson
Terry S. Hardy	Alana Urcia
Griselda Healy	Amanda Wu & Zach Rothman-Hicks
Kay Healy	Yu Zhang
Katarina Jerinic

“I make my work for the Island, so we can feel reflected, especially those who feel left out of the conversation when we think about Staten Island culture and representation in the narrative.”

—Jahtiek Long