Creative Spaces, an Art on the Ave initiative, transforms spaces into active studios for local artists. Artists-in-Residence produce new work and bring creative energy and inspiration for the public to enjoy.
Visit our Studio at the Oculus to speak to the artists and watch the installations grow.
Meet the artists
Shanequa Benitez
My art is my heart, my pain, my love, my fears, my doubts, my beliefs, my traumas, and my purpose! My creative process stems from my emotions, current events; things I’ve witnessed, and things I’ve experienced. “Never Conform” is a way of life for me and I include it in my work often. Working on art is my one true way of being true to who I am and what I stand for, never conforming to the norm.
See more of Shanequa's work @socialicon
Kate Fauvell
I am a visual artist based in NYC. My work explores memories, impermanence, and the inner and visceral experiences that connect people. The fragmentation of torn photos depicts how I see our world systems — messy and broken. I use these images of broken structures to “rebuild” our country and create new worlds that seek systemic justice and redefine beauty.
