La Gruta/The Grotto: Joann Quiñones is based on the concept of the grotto, an artificial or natural cavern used for both sanctuary and devotion.  Rich in iconography and symbolism, La Gruta/The Grotto holds figurative sculptures, including “relics,” that explore the intricacies of race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion.  The work in the exhibition is an invitation to contemplate narratives of the domestic, family, and womanhood and how they are complicated by a history of slavery, stolen labor, and racism, particularly in the U.S. and the Caribbean.

Stay tuned to our website for more information about Joann's upcoming artist talk in February.