NORWALK, CT — For working mothers, a choice is often presented, “either or”—either time is spent building a career or time is spent raising a family. They’re constantly being pulled, spending not enough time on either—or themselves. Artist, curator, and Norwalk Art Space Korry Fellow, Sarah King, along with artists Maryna Bilak and Judy Glantzman bring this intersectionality of being a mother and a professional to the forefront.
The debut of “The Longest Shortest Time” invites audience members to reflect on the everyday choices mothers are confronted with each day—should they rest or work, take care of their family or dive into their work. The exhibit will be unveiled at a reception on Thursday, October 20 at The Norwalk Art Space.
“I wanted to showcase people who are parents who are working in this field who have embraced parenthood and it is their form of empowerment,” King said. “I felt that these two artists were empowered by parenthood, by their work, by the generational complexities.”
King, a painter, sculptor and children’s book illustrator aims to explore the “ever-evolving theme of motherhood” through a variety of mediums in this exhibit. Her work, alongside Bilak’s and Glantzman’s, invites the audience to try and understand the perspective of mothers trying to do both—be a parent and follow their passions.
The opening reception will be held on Thursday, October 20 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. It will feature a book reading by author and mother of three Nikkya Hargrove, a movement performance from Ariel Kleinberg, and a music performance from Canyon. The exhibit will be on display in the space until December 8.
King will also lead two “Curated Nights” at The Norwalk Art Space. On Thursday, November 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., artists will be drawing and painting based on a yoga class that will take place in the main gallery with instructor Danielle Garrison. All are invited to join in the creativity, take the yoga class, or just come to observe and enjoy delicious food from the Art Space Cafe. On Thursday, November 17, King will participate in a panel discussion called “Queer and Questioning,” which is presented by Stamford’s Kids in Crisis/Lighthouse and Norwalk’s Triangle Community Center. The Art Space Cafe will be open from 5 p.m to 6 p.m. prior to the panel discussion.
On Sunday, November 20 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., King will be featured in an Artist Talk, with David Green, the Executive Director of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County. Selected pieces from the exhibit will move to the M&T Bank Magnificent Room at the SoNo Collection on Friday, December 9.