New in How We Live II: GISELLA McDANIEL

Gisella McDaniel, Patagon nihayi, 2021

Gisella McDaniel, born 1995 in Bellevue, Nebraska, lives and works in New York.

Gisela McDaniel is a diasporic, indigenous Chamorro (Micronesian) artist. She paints women of color, non-binary people of color, and survivors of sexual violence. Her work disrupts and responds to historical/contemporary patterns of silencing in fine art and popular culture.

Purposely using Gauguin’s palette McDaniel aims to heal those who have experienced gender-based sexual violence, giving a voice and space for survivors to not only share their experiences, but the long term effects of violence.

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Hudson Valley MOCA, located in Peekskill, NY, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts and education organization founded by the Marc and Livia Straus family. HVMOCA is dedicated to the development and presentation of exhibitions and interdisciplinary programs that enrich our understanding of contemporary art, its contexts, and its relationship to social issues. HVMOCA is also committed to the enrichment of Peekskill, a unique community that has become a major arts destination. Hours Thurs & Sat 11am-5pm; for special lectures and programming hours, please visit our website. Summer Hours closed Thurdays June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27 and August 3.