Crossroads Arts District

Kansas City's Creative Neighborhood

Contemporary Social Realism

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MoMA describes Social Realism as “A movement that flourished between the two World Wars in response to the social and political turmoil and hardships of the period. Artists turned to realism as a way of making art easily accessible and legible to the wider public, often portraying their subjects — including well-known figures and anonymous everyday workers — as heroic symbols of persistence and strength in the face of adversity. Through their work, they aimed to call attention to the declining conditions of the poor and working classes, and to challenge the governmental and social systems they held responsible.” Social Realism was an art movement that saw the goal of art as something more than art for art’s sake. These artists saw art as being a tool for bringing strong political and social commentaries to the masses. It was art for the sake of the forsaken.
Does the early to mid-Twentieth Century art movement of Social Realism, relate in any way to the contemporary concerns of American art? Social Realism is a very broad term for painting (literature or other art) that comments on contemporary social, political, or economic conditions in a realistic manner. Often the term carries with it the suggestion of protest of propaganda in the interest of social reform. Curated, critiqued, and censored, contemporary art searches for a rhythm that moves in flux with society, adapting to concepts, techniques and trends that have become popular avenues of artistic expression, allowing for social realism to make a revival. Social realism has evolved into a timeless-means for celebrating individuality and the character of its subjects today. Social realism, a young yet piercing art form, evolved into a means for appraising ordinary people’s true character, personality, and style, and furthermore, diminishing society’s tendency to reduce people to its desired perception of them and hierarchical structures. Instead, contemporary social realism shines a light on people’s brilliance and individuality.
The past few years have brought about an astronomical shift in societal perception, by which the purpose of social realism has been rejuvenated. Although a lot of these issues have always been present, there has been a surge in concepts such as ‘passing the mic’ — a catchphrase describing the need for non-marginalized people to give marginalized communities the opportunity to take up space and tell their own stories, rather than having someone else do it for them — and striving for equality. This covers issues relating to race, gender, sexual orientation, and class, which one can only hope is being recognized as more than a trend and are here to stay.

Participating Artists

Linda Anderson, Adele Aronson, Brandin Barón, Justin Canja, Nikyra Capson, Clarisse Casalino, Cesar Ceballos, Jack Crouch, Shanoor Devarj, Sara Drescher, Juan Granados, Ryan Horton, Jean Howard, Susannah Isreal, Leonard LeDoux, Jean McGuire, Arielle Romano, Joan Siem, Richard P. Stevens, Jeff Williams, Jamie Weinfurte

First Friday with the Chiefs!

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For the first time in Kansas City history, the Chiefs are working alongside the First Fridays committee to create “First Fridays with the Chiefs.” This event will support the vibrant arts scene in the Kansas City Crossroads Arts District, while also giving attendees a chance to celebrate the start of the 2022 Chiefs season. The club will host a Chiefs-themed street from 5 – 9 p.m. on W. 19th Street from Wyandotte St. to Baltimore Ave. This hub of entertainment will feature live music, live mural painting, local artist pop ups, merch sales from Charlie Hustle’s new Arrowhead Collection line, and much more!

Cerbera Gallery Presents: “LOW HANGING FRUIT” | Solo Exhibition by Jolynn Reigeluth

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“LOW HANGING FRUIT”

Solo Exhibition by Jolynn Reigeluth

Sep – Oct ’22

COVID-19 PROTOCOL: 
MASK WEARING IS NOT MANDATORY BUT STRONGLY SUGGESTED!

Please Note: In-person viewing will be possible by appointment only during the week, unless the “Traffic Light” in the front door is GREEN. IN-HOME VIEWING of selected artworks in the KC Metro area available. Please call or text us at 844 – 202-9303 for more details. We also offer VIRTUAL TOURS via Zoom, WhatsApp, Skype, etc. Feel free to message us on FB or send us an email to info@cerberagallery.com to setup an appointment. Stay tuned and check Cerbera Gallery’s Social Media and website for updates regarding “LOW HANGING FRUIT”.

2011 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO 64108
+1 – 844-202‑9303 | info@cerberagallery.com

Cerbera Gallery Presents: “LOW HANGING FRUIT" | Solo Exhibition by Jolynn Reigeluth

Cerbera Gallery Presents: “LOW HANGING FRUIT” | Solo Exhibition by Jolynn Reigeluth

This body of work earnestly and humorously reflects on the emotional and physical aspects of the human condition and its twisted ironies. The images are born of a fascination with the most “unmentionable” yet ubiquitous human characteristics and the absurdity of long-standing gender expectations.

Through a tongue in cheek lens, Reigeluth examines the plight of everyday humans who are largely worried, embarrassed, disappointed, and burned-out. Reigeluth considers her recent works as introspective self-portraits that aim to shed light on the untold internal monologues with which we are so often preoccupied. 

The Three DISgraces - Jolynn Reigeluth

The Three DISgraces – Jolynn Reigeluth

Her artistic practice is driven by a love for the physical act of drawing, and a desire to create images and objects that provide peculiar emotional and sensorial experiences.

Dandy Discomfiture - Jolynn Reigeluth

Dandy Discomfiture – Jolynn Reigeluth

The imagery is fueled by humor and spontaneity and is filled with an inventiveness and ambiguity of subject that ranges from cheekily adolescent to darkly absurd.

The Whole Truth - Jolynn Reigeluth

The Whole Truth – Jolynn Reigeluth

Please join Cerbera Gallery in celebrating “LOW HANGING FRUIT””: Sep – Oct 2022

For all press inquires and group visits regarding Cerbera Gallery’s “LOW HANGING FRUIT”, contact info@cerberagallery.com.

Vendor Show & Silent Auction

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Redux Society presents our first First Friday vendor show and silent auction! Both the vendor show and the auction will be held at Redux Society, 215 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City MO located in the heart of the Crossroads.
Date: Friday, September 2, 2022
Time: 5PM — 9PM (setup starts at 4:30, teardown until 9:30)
Location: The Redux Society — 215 SW Blvd, KCMO
Vendors include:
Kneading Dough Baking Company
Moonspell Studios LLC
hi.3
The Perfect Circle
AiZen Root Remedy LLC
Wanderlust Fiber Arts by Jessica
Northlandia Coffee
Maggie’s Macabre Market
Lala & Lou Creative
Wren’s Nest
From Caterpillars to Butterflies
VannDamm LLC
Purchase with a Purpose
Helianthus Books
Works of Whimsy Studios
Painted Pages Library
Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund
Crossroads Community Association

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