Sharon Kerry-Harlan, Detritus from a Protest March, Cotton fabric, fabric paint, mixed media, appliquéd and quilted, 51 x 41 in.
As President Donald Trump’s actions target the cultural sphere, two New York City art fairs recently showcased artists addressing politics and identity issues.
At Claire Oliver Gallery, Sharon Kerry-Harlan’s “Detritus from a Protest March” continued the political theme. The gallery director described Kerry-Harlan as an artist “…who takes her role as a social justice advocate very seriously. Her work speaks to her own experiences as a Black woman. Sharon repurposes objects acquired from those places that have seen injustice and gives them a new uplifted role. For example, in Detritus from a Protest March, the artist repurposes content she collected during a protest march in Minneapolis seeking justice for George Floyd.”
March 25, 2025
