On view in The Adler Gallery from January 5 – March 2. Reception and Talk: Saturday, February 21 at 2:00 p.m.

Laura James, a Bronx-based painter of Antiguan heritage, reimagines sacred and everyday narratives through a distinctly Black lens, drawing on more than three decades of self taught practice that blends contemporary storytelling, African diasporic traditions, and Ethiopian Christian iconography. This exhibit brings together a selection of both new and earlier works, including paintings from her three celebrated children’s books—Anna Carries Water, Boonoonoonous Hair, and My Mother Was a Nanny— alongside additional pieces that highlight her vibrant, narrative-rich vision centered on Black women, families, and communities.

On view May 2 through June 30

Christina Massey is a mixed-media artist known for her vibrant botanical abstractions made from repurposed materials, especially aluminum craft beer cans. Her work spans sculpture, painting, and installation, often addressing environmental and consumer waste issues. In 2023, she received a Pollock Krasner Foundation Grant, exhibited at SPRING/BREAK Art Show in NYC, held a residency at Art Cake in Brooklyn, and had a solo installation at Montefiore Einstein’s Gallery for ARTFul Medicine. Her work is held in collections including the Janet Turner Museum, Art Bank DC, and Bank of America. Massey studied painting and set design at CSU Chico and founded WoArtBlog, an Instagram platform spotlighting female-identifying artists. She has curated exhibitions at Court Tree Collective, C24 Gallery, Pelham Art Center, and more.

On view March 4 through April 29

Reception on Saturday, March 8 at 2:00pm; Presentation at 3:00 p.m.

Joyce Weidenaar is a New York City-based painter and printmaker who transitioned to full-time art after retiring from real estate in 2015. She finds inspiration in everyday objects, drawn to their patterns, textures, and vibrant colors, often seen from unique angles or in striking lighting. While working realistically, she incorporates abstract elements and whimsy into each piece. Joyce is a member of Pleiades Gallery, the West Side Arts Coalition, and The Art Students League of New York.

On view January 4 through February 27

Presentation on Saturday, February 1 at 3:00 p.m.

Richards’ artwork combines photographs, drawings, and digital elements to explore the human condition. Using archival and vintage images, enhanced through digital painting, his work invites deep engagement and challenges perceptions with layers of meaning and unexpected details.