'Boundaries'

Tracey Ryans serves as Cultural Counsel for Kuntsmuseum, Basel Switzerland, Factory International Manchester UK , Rijksmuseum in the Netherlands, The Netherlands Danse Theater. Tracey's commitment extends to serving on the boards of The Kitchen, The Brooklyn Zen Center, Powerhouse Arts, The Mondrian Initiative, The National Black Theater, and the branding committee for The Central Park Conservatory. Additionally, he has contributed his expertise to the marketing committee for The New Victory Theater and served as a consultant to Frieze Art Fair NY and Vanity Fair. He’s a founder of the artist activist collective Wide Awakes with Hank Willis Thomas, Black Thought, Alicia Keys, and Jose Parla.

Nancy Caton has been a resident of New York City for more than three decades. Her artwork is greatly influenced by her study of physics and mathematics. She works primarily with drafting tools, creating mathematical expressions inspired by geometry. Her work articulates the endless natural geometric structures of reality and highlights their unfolding beauty. Prior to her foray into creating art, she had an extensive career in the fashion industry including owning her own company, Nancy Whiskey & The Sewing Factory, a high-end atelier, for seven years. She is considered by industry leaders to be an expert in the craft of garment manufacturing. Nancy brings with her an immense knowledge of all technical aspects of the production process with an unparalleled attention to detail and an appreciation for a well-executed product. Nancy’s professional background is complemented by a philosophy degree from Hunter College, along with an incessant fascination with all things mathematics and physics related.

This program is funded, in part, by generous support from the Renate, Hans and Maria Hofmann Trust and the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund. 

Image credit: Miguel Colón. "Artifacts" (2023). Mixed media on canvas.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Fountain House Gallery, 702 9th Avenue, New York, United States