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Press Release: For Immediate Release
June 3, 2022
Contact: John Quatrale
John.Q...@UnboundVisualArts.org
(617) 657-4278
UVA Opening “Invisible Disabilities” Exhibit Arthaus Gallery
Curated by Samantha M. Joyce | Designed by John Quatrale
June 3, 2022 - July 17, 2022
Public Opening Reception: Thursday June 9, 2022 6:30 - 8:30 pm ET
With the curator and artists | live music and refreshments
Arthaus Gallery, 43 N. Beacon St;, Allston
Boston-- Unbound Visual Arts (UVA) is pleased to announce the opening of an in-person exhibit at its Arthaus Gallery in Allston. Invisible Disabilities, curated by Samantha M. Joyce, gathers
the artwork of 10 visual artists to explore how they have traversed their own invisible disabilities so as to provide hope to many others.
The artists include: Sam Fein, Kyleah Kirby, Alex Miklowski, Linda Morgenstern, James Perry, Jr., Stacy Shorr, Jenn Stanley, Susan K Teal, Jennifer Turpin, and Yolanda He Yang.
In part, Joyce states: “When we look at art, we want to see ourselves represented in it and in the space where the art is showcased. But what happens when you have a disability that is not
easily seen by the naked eye?
Disabilities such as ASD (autism spectrum disorder), ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), chronic illnesses, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and
mental illnesses are not always recognizable to individuals who are not familiar with them.”
(top) Sam Fein, Overwhelmed, gouache, ink, and pencil on paper, 15.5 x 19.5
(bottom) Susan K. Teal, Disconsolate, Acrylic on stretched canvas, 18 x 24 inches
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Samantha M. Joyce graduated from the University of Westminster in London UK in 2020. She received her Master’s degree in Museums, Galleries, and Contemporary Culture. During her course work
she interned at the Museum of Brands and Fulham Palace. As a Massachusetts native she has returned home and works as a Visitor’s Assistant at the Institute of Contemporary Art. With this gracious opportunity she hopes to continue curating exhibitions that
bring light to disabilities and how they are reflected in the art world. This is the second exhibit she has curated with Unbound Visual Arts.
Unbound Visual Arts (UVA) is a unique 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of artists and art enthusiasts based in Allston-Brighton and serving Greater Boston. UVA creates impactful exhibits
and programs that encourage learning, engagement, and change. UVA has completed over 80 curated educational art exhibits in 11 locations across 8 communities and has over 200 members and supporters. In October 2021, UVA opened its first dedicated and permanent
exhibit gallery for local contemporary art at the Arthaus, 43 North Beacon St., Allston. To learn more, visit
www.UnboundVisualArts.org or call 617.657.4278. The Arthaus Gallery was developed by The Mount Vernon Company to complement its new residential development.
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