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Jerome China: Found and Reclaimed Opening Reception
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
NJCU Visual Arts Gallery is pleased to hold an exhibition of the Jersey-City-based sculptor, Jerome China. Found and Reclaimed is an exploration of rediscovery, transformation, and the reclamation of what was once thought to be lost, forgotten, or overlooked. In this exhibition, the artist investigates the idea that what is "found" is often more than just a physical object or a moment in time; it is the reawakening of something deep within us, something that holds meaning, power, or beauty that was hidden in plain sight or lost to time. This work challenges the notion of permanence, suggesting that everything has the potential for reclamation, whether it’s a forgotten memory, a discarded object, or a part of our own identity.
The works featured in Found and Reclaimed utilize metal sculpture to tell stories of rediscovery. These pieces examine how the act of reclaiming something—whether a personal narrative, a physical object, or an abstract concept—can give it new life, purpose, and significance. The artist presents "found" objects and ideas that were once discarded, reimagined, or altered, breathing new life into them and reflecting on the potential inherent in reinterpreting what has been overlooked.