Melissa Joseph's upcoming exhibition, "Melissa Joseph: Tender", at the Brooklyn Museum from June 6 to November 2 transforms the outdoor plaza into a contemplative space. Through enlarged photographic reproductions of her fiber art, Joseph explores tender, intimate moments like embraces and cooking, urging viewers to find peace amid life's challenges. Inspired by historical mosaic designs, her work emphasizes the importance of taking a break from negative news and appreciating simple beauty in shared experiences, highlighting tenderness as both an aesthetic and a political act.
"There are always bad things happening and good things happening, and I just want people to take a break from the onslaught of sad news. Even for just thirty seconds, this is a chance to share something gentle and caring."
"We’re not meant to live in a constant state of trauma. My work is really about allowing people to reflect, to see tenderness in those everyday moments we often overlook."
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