Peace/Conflict

Free Public Opening Reception

Saturday, September 14, 2024 | 2:00 – 4:00 pm

What is peace?  What is conflict?  How do they co-exist?

Peace may be defined as the absence of conflict.  Peace may be an oasis in the midst of conflict:  a sunny room, a favorite treat in a quiet moment, the joy of interacting with friends, simple well-being, or active joy.  Inner peace may transcend conflict, offering perspective in pursuit of outer peace.  Conversely, conflict may be defined as the absence of peace.  Turmoil, agitation, fear, anxiety, and discord, in the world or in personal relationships, may be a path to peace, or to further conflict.  When is conflict necessary to achieve peace?  Is peace the ultimate goal?

A committee of 11 selected 30 artists to exhibit 34 works that delve into these issues and questions.   The artists hail from New York, New Jersey, Tennessee, India, Nigeria, Romania, and the United Kingdom.

Women in Black

Xiomaro’s “Women in Black” is drawn from his street photography collection and will be published in his next book by Fonthill Media.  The image was created in front of the New York Public Library on Fifth Avenue.  Women in Black is a global network of women committed to peace with justice and actively opposing injustice, war, militarism, and violence.

All photographs are available for exhibition and purchase. Contact Xiomaro

Nails in the Wall Gallery

This permanent gallery space – a ministry of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church – continues a long tradition of providing a home for the arts by:

• Providing an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive place for members of St. Luke’s, artists and the wider community to grow in their spirituality through the medium of art,
• Offering exhibit themes and programs that seek to respect the dignity of every human being through our mutual connection to all of God’s creations,
• Intentionally encouraging young, elderly, differently-abled and disadvantaged people to experience and participate in well-curated exhibits and exhibit-related programming.

Individuals and groups are encouraged to call the gallery at (732) 548-4308 for viewing opportunities beyond the normal days and hours.