Opening Reception: Xilencio/Silence in Gallery 56 of The Arcade
Arcade Arts 223 4th Avenue North, Nashville, Tennessee 37219
greg stein
Arcade Arts Nashville
Curated by Jay Sanchez.
Join us for the opening reception of this curated exhibit of twelve artists. In a time of escalating political drift and division, silence is no longer a neutral act; it is a weapon. Xilencio / Silence confronts the dangerous comfort of inaction, and the complicity embedded in stillness and silence.
The artists and creatives in Xilencio / Silence aim to respond with refusal. Through painting, performance, film, installation, and archival disruption, “We” reject erasure and amplify the radical act of bearing witness. This is not simply an invitation to speak, it is a demand to listen. To confront our roles in systems of power, while standing up for those affected in communities where we Work, Live, and Create.
In breaking silence, we begin the work of repair. This curatorial effort aims to create an exhibit with reckoning, one that insists that art is not merely reflective, but interventionist. An intentional reminder that the healing power of art is undeniable. Creatives from our vast ecosystem will create a sanctuary for reflection and community. While also bringing to life a space that’s welcoming, focused on healing and conversations that create unity.