History, irony, and artifact come smoothly together in the work of artist V.L. Cox., whose artistry will be at Hudson Valley MOCA June 28-September 29 in conjunction with Studio Theater in Exile, with an exhibition called “Conscience of a Nation.”
There is free admission for the opening on June 28, from 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with a 3 p.m. talkback by Cox, who will discuss her “End Hate” installation. During the exhibition, various events will be performed at the Studio Theatre in Exile space– dance, plays, and poetry inspired by Cox’s work. Reservations are not required.
V.L. Cox is a professional artist of 30 years whose projects involve human rights and equality. In 2015, she launched her national project featuring the “End Hate” doors, which will be exhibited for the first time in the Hudson Valley. They are based on segregation-era doors and employ authentic and found objects that create a visceral presentation commenting on historical events and relevant human rights issues that continue to be important topics in the 21st century.
The doors were placed on the steps of the Arkansas State Capitol and at the base of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Images of the door installation went viral.
Mara Mills, Artistic Director of Studio Theater in Exile, said Cox’s other works will be in the museum’s galleries. Performances and events inspired by the work in the exhibition will be presented in Studio Theater in Exile June through September by members of the Westchester creative community, including a reading of the stage play The Laramie Project, directed by Thomas Kramer, and a new dance suite choreographed by Peekskill’s Sharon Simmons Wright.
For more information about the exhibition, contact Mara Mills at Hudson Valley MOCA, 1701 Main Street, Peekskill, NY 10566. mara.mills@studiotheaterinexile.com
