Melissa Joseph's installation 'Tender,' unveiled at the Brooklyn Museum, features a mural that captures intimate moments between friends and family. This site-specific artwork, created from wool and recycled sari silk, transforms the museum's steps into a tapestry of softness and emotion. Part of the UOVO Prize initiative for emerging artists, Joseph’s work invites viewers to experience the tenderness of everyday life. Curator Kimberli Gant emphasizes the mural's connection to community and the importance of public art in everyday spaces.
"Creating these images helped to guide me through a difficult time in my life and studio practice. My intention was to give space for softness and rest, even briefly, as people passed by."
"I definitely teared up a bit when my family and friends who are featured saw themselves in the murals for the first time."
"We're especially excited to see Melissa Joseph's vibrant installation-rooted in themes of connection and community-on view on our plaza, reflecting the power of public art to meet people in their everyday lives."
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