Staten Island Museum's triennial exhibit showcases local artists

Janice Monger, president and CEO of the Staten Island Museum, said the goal of the exhibition is to encourage visitors to pause and reflect on the present moment. The works, she said, explore themes of uncertainty and ambiguity that define life today.

“The Staten Island Museum, we were founded in 1881, and we have a long history of supporting local artists,” Monger said. “We launched the triennial in 2022, around that time, and we really wanted to, as we were coming out of the pandemic, support our artists.”

Rylee Eterginoso, the museum’s director of curatorial affairs and programs, said the exhibition is meant to surprise and inspire audiences.

“Right now, we’re really thirsting for authenticity and realness, and so some of the artists in this show really produce highly personal and intimate work,” Eterginoso said.

Each artist selected for the exhibition receives a stipend, along with the opportunity for wider exposure.