32BJ unveiled the second annual Member Art Exhibit at a reception at the union's headquarters on Thursday, June 19, 2008. The exhibit, titled Breaking Through, includes more than 30 pieces of original paintings, drawings, photography, poetry, and other forms of artistic expression by more than twenty artists who are members, officers and staff of the union.
¨With this art exhibit we want to speak to the world and invite them see us beyond our work uniforms. We want to engage people and take away our labels,¨ said Lina MacDonald-Barrios, a 32BJ member and artist.
This exhibit celebrates the diversity of our union and showcases the creativity and talent of the member artists. Artists featured in the exhibit are:
- Carlos Tamayo
- Jose Maldonado
- Moses Hernandez
- Jose O. Flores
- Gabriel Lopez
- Jorge Carmona
- Simmone Johnson
- Jeanette Brown
- Olga Safronova
- Carl Caldorene
- Naja Quintero
- Henry Rodriguez
- Lina McDonald-Berrios
- Hiram Rodriguez
- Edwan Bochnack
- Camille Rivera
- Hector Figueroa
- Melissa Amernick
- Gabriel Gunther
- Ricardo Buchanan
- Adrian Garcia
- Michel Lazarus.
View a sample of the art work.
The artists are members of the 32BJ Artistic and Cultural Team, which aims to engage members in the work of the union through cultural activities. If you are a 32BJ member interested in joining the Cultural Committee or if you'd like more information on the art exhibit, please contact Saul Nieves at snieves@seiu32bj.org or 212-388-2172.
The art show will be on display for the general public from:
- July 28 – August 7 at SEIU International Headquarters
1800 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C.
- August 11 – August 27 in Newark, NJ at 1 Washington Street, 12th Floor
- September 1 – September 26 in Hartford at 196 Trumbell Street
- September 1 – September 26 in Stamford, CT at 77 Bedford Street, 4th Floor
