The Suffolk Y JCC in collaboration with 81 Leonard Gallery and Jewish Art Salon, is proud to present Artists on Antisemitism IV, the fourth iteration of a survey of Jewish artists’ responses to the current global surge of antisemitism.
Among artists of varying nationalities, familial histories, and levels of religiosity, a duality emerges between cautiously reflecting on traumatic narratives and driving forward with courage and optimism. The works on view form a spectrum between these two points of view, with many artists exploring the gray areas in the middle.
Curated by Bat-Sheva Slavin, Nancy Pantirer, Hannah Rothbard, Yona Verwer, and Judith Joseph.
OPENING RECEPTION
Thursday, January 23, 2025 – 7:00 pm
Refreshments and live music by the SYJCC Chamber Orchestra
Suffolk Y JCC
74 Hauppauge Road
Commack NY 11725
Exhibit on view January 23 – March 2, 2025
Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat-Sun 9am-7pm
Featured artists:
Siona Benjamin, Dorit Jordan Dotan, Ronit Levin Delgado, Marina Heintze, Judith Joseph, Tobi Kahn, Efrat Baler-Moses, Archie Rand, Joan Roth, Ruth Schreiber, Joel Silverstein, Susan May Tell, Yona Verwer.
Remembrance is a Jewish value and tying thread across the exhibition, though the artists go about memorializing in various ways. While many artists look to the past as a warning sign, others venerate individuals whose embodiment of strength and Jewish pride may serve the community now. The vibrancy of Jewish life is portrayed as well, however tinged with an air of caution.
This exhibit provides a safe space for Jewish artists to reflect and experience catharsis and self-healing, while responding to the stress of antisemitism with new work. We use our voices to counter antisemitic and anti-Israel messages all around us, and aim to counter isolation with connection. We encourage a dialogue about how we move forward as a community.
The Jewish Art Salon is supported by CANVAS.
Press coverage of our previous Artists on Antisemitism exhibition:
