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Shaolin: Into the 36 Chambers is a group exhibition curated by local artist Jahtiek Long. Located in the Commons Galleries of the Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art, this exhibit pays homage to, explores, and celebrates Staten Island’s culture and cultural identity. Playing on the name given to Staten Island by the Wu-Tang Clan, Shaolin highlights the work of more than 15 artists from all corners of the borough, including: Hidden Grid by Kevin Barker Raul Barquet Ashley Benedict HH Coatl Christine Cruz Chelsea Rae Fioravanti Goyart Stephanie Kosinski Emily Long Harry Magzul Chris Malfi Liz Manzolini Shawn McArthur J. Montana Emily Perina Gina Policastro Tony Quera Chris RWK Katinka Sattar Jay Sayers Lawerence Schau Jr Search and Rescue Productions Keri Sheheen Tabitha Lee Turchio Gene Wagner Wann Opening reception: Saturday, March 10 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art (Buildings C&G) Admission: Free Artist talk with Jahtiek Long – Shaolin Narratives: The Power of Representation April 19 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Free with gallery admission Admission to the Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art (Buildings C & G) is $5 ($4 students/seniors). Spring – Autumn hours are Thurs-Fri 12:00 – 7:00 PM and Sat – Sun 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Graffiti on the go!

Don’t mind my super villain grin, I swear I’m a good guy

I couldn’t decide which one the upload so I chose both, I really fell in love with the shoot. The theme was fun and the vibes were great. I love how each shot came out:)

A wild cat from in the catskills

The magic of capturing something at the right time

New York City loves Bernie

 © 2016 Long 

This piece represents the “Light”. The light that beats the darkness, the light that is the strength to carry on, the light to conquer the doubt, and the light that will make the world brighter. Things get tough sometimes but you always have the strength, never fold. Never go to far in the dark.