Freedoms Reframed

Art on the Edges of the Constitution – Exhibition has been extended to October 3rd

An exhibition of art and poetry commemorating the 250^th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and recognizing the continuing aspirations to fulfill its ideals

Watch the video below for an Introduction by Sam Stephens, the Executive Director of the Trent House Museum and a poetry reading by Albert Stark.

Layered mixed‑media artwork featuring a partially obscured human face amid geometric maze patterns and organic leaf motifs in muted greens, reds, yellows, and browns

A Life Cut Short by Rodríguez CaleroAcrollage painting on canvas
Dimensions: 36” x 24” (framed)

Textured painting of a human figure submerged in deep blue water, chained at one wrist, surrounded by swirling bubbles and abstract aqatic forms in turquoise, green, and orange tones.

Maafa: Ghosts of the Atlantic III by Rhinold PonderMixed Media, Acrylic
Dimensions: 30" by 24"

Beach scene featuring dozens of dolls posed as sunbathers on sand, surrounded by miniature chairs, umbrellas, and towels, with the real ocean and a few people visible in the background

Day at the Beach by Dot Paolo

Surreal scene featuring a doll in a patterned white dress standing on a toy car with a painted face and green helmet marked with a red ‘C,’ surrounded by a field of tiny red chairs on artificial grass against a backdrop of a brick building with green shutters.

Chipper the Clipper by Dot Paolo

Miniature dollhouse scene featuring a doll in a pink-and-white striped dress holding a push broom, surrounded by vintage-style furniture including a vanity, wardrobe, and tea set, all set on a fluffy pink floor with intricate small details like stockings, lamps, and tiny chairs

Bissell Girl LR by Dot Paolo

Miniature farm scene with toy horses in a brown stable, a doll wearing red pants and white cowboy boots standing between them, and a fenced area in front containing small toy animals like cows, chickens, and turkeys on straw-covered ground, with a yellow-roofed coop and painted countryside backdrop.

Barn Girl by Dot Paolo

Vibrant abstract painting filled with swirling shapes and overlapping faces rendered in bold reds, yellows, blues, greens, and blacks, creating a dynamic sense of motion and emotional intensity.

A Place Before Becoming by Massiel Torres UlloaMixed Media (acrylic, pastel, crayons and marker)
Dimensions: 24" by 48"

Mapo by Marlon Davila (aka 7ove Child)Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 46" by 56"

Painting of a woman wearing a white headscarf and robe, seated behind a reddish-brown geometric lattice against a bright blue background with Arabic calligraphy above her. She holds a small bird or object in her hands.

In Translation by Khalilah SabreeMixed Media on Birch Panel
Dimensions: 48" by 36"

Mixed‑media artwork resembling an American flag, with textured white puzzle‑piece shapes forming stripes, red leaf‑shaped elements for alternating stripes, a blue field filled with raised white floral forms, and collaged photographs of eyes, mouths, and faces embedded within the stripes

To Be Seen, To Be Heard, To Co-exist by Spriha GuptaMixed Media
Dimensions: 30" by 40"

Mixed‑media artwork featuring a white sculptural form at the center surrounded by numerous textured, tubular elements made of yarn, fabric, and other materials in colors including red, orange, yellow, brown, blue, white, and gold, arranged on a rectangular green‑and‑black marbled base.

Broken Promises by Dellis FrankMixed Media
Dimensions: 25" by 18" by 6"

Realistic portrait of Malcolm X shown in close‑up, wearing dark‑framed glasses and resting his hand against his chin. The artwork highlights his face and expression with soft lighting and a blurred green‑gray background.

The Ballot or the Bullet by Aaron FisherAcrylic
Dimensions: 48" by 24"

Look how far we’ve come but we still have a long way to. . . . by Aaron FisherAcrylic
Dimensions: 48" by 12"

Colorful painting of a stylized dragon with a long, curved green body covered in red‑outlined scales, yellow curled whiskers, and a feathery green tail. The dragon is set against a blue sky with scattered pink and white cloud shapes outlined in black.

Quetzacoatl by Marlon Davila (aka 7ove Child)Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 36" by 48"

Stylized graphic artwork showing a muscular human figure in black with curly hair, arms extended outward, and head tilted back. The figure is wrapped with a rope-like element and surrounded by wavy bands of beige, black, white, and reddish-brown, with small leaf shapes near the lower part. The composition uses bold contrast and flowing lines.

Ascension by Terrance CummingsDigital Print
Dimensions: 16" by 20"

Abstract artwork featuring a stylized black silhouette of a standing figure in a long green dress with small black dots, positioned at the center of overlapping geometric shapes in gold, black, white, green, and purple. The composition includes patterned sections with leaf motifs, spirals, zigzags, dots, and textured areas arranged in a collage-like layout.

Black Butterfly by Terrance CummingsDigital Print
Dimensions: 16" by 20"

Illustration showing a person in a long dark robe moving forward while carrying a large golden ladder diagonally across their body. The figure’s posture suggests motion, with one leg extended and the other bent. The background features a diagonal beam of white light cutting through purple and black patterned areas. At the bottom, stylized faces and raised hands in shades of red and brown reach upward toward the central figure.

Clarence by Terrance CummingsDigital Print
Dimensions: 16" by 20"

Sculptural figure combining human and bird features, with a white head shaped like a human face, dark eyes, and a body covered in black velvet-like material. Around the neck is a collar made of long, multicolored feathers in brown, orange, and green tones. The figure stands on white bird-like feet attached to a circular base with a vertical support rod, set against a bright blue background.

Soul Searcher by Kimberly Camp15" by 11" by 16"

Sculptural figure resembling a bear standing upright, with a dark metallic head and human‑like hands and feet. The figure wears a black robe with tan sleeves and leggings, bound at the neck, wrists, waist, and ankles with thick rope. A white cloth panel attached to the front reads ‘How black is Black?’ with a small blue drop symbol beneath the text. Small beads and charms hang from the waist rope, and the background is plain gray

Brother Black by Kimberly CampDimensions: 49" × 8"

Highly detailed painting of an older man wearing a military helmet with a net covering and silver rank insignia. His face shows deep wrinkles, a white beard, and expressive eyes. He wears a khaki uniform with visible straps and collar. Behind him, protest scenes feature people holding signs with legible phrases such as ‘Racism wears a badge,’ ‘Stop resisting is an excuse to kill,’ and ‘We back the blue,’ along with police vehicles and figures. The background blends dark tones and layered imagery.

Still I Fight by Artist LomoOil on Canvas
Dimensions: 40" by 30"

Art installation displayed on a white wall featuring three framed portraits arranged horizontally. Each portrait shows a person in front of a large glowing sun against an orange and red sky. The central portrait depicts a person wearing ornate jewelry and traditional adornments, while the two side portraits show individuals in distinctive clothing and headwear. Below the central frame, a white pedestal holds an open book surrounded by artificial candles emitting a soft yellow glow, light-colored flowers, and two symmetrical floral arrangements in orange and red tones.

Indian Ann's Descendants by Amaris BrownDigital Art
24" by 18" each

Abstract mixed‑media artwork featuring a vertically oriented composition dominated by dark, glossy folds resembling draped fabric or metallic material. The surface includes deep greens, silvers, and browns with areas of reflective sheen. Toward the upper center, a partially visible geometric form in warm tones of orange and yellow appears beneath the folds, creating a layered, textured effect. The piece emphasizes depth, shadow, and the interplay of light across the creased surfaces.

The Hidden Path by Tamara TorresDimensions: 72" by 30"

Painting depicting a group of construction workers wearing yellow hard hats and orange safety vests gathered around a yellow vehicle marked ‘1776.’ Several workers hold long-handled tools and a white street sign. A blue sign appears in the background, along with an excavator arm and ladder. The composition is crowded and dynamic, with overlapping figures and equipment rendered in bold colors and angular forms.

Washington Crossing the Delaware by Jonathan YubiAcrylic or Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 44" by 60"

Painting depicting a group of construction workers wearing orange safety vests, hard hats, and gloves, gathered around a work site with yellow scaffolding and equipment. Several workers hold long poles with white flags attached, while others operate tools or stand near a brick wall and a red circular sign partially visible in the background.

Reconstructing an American Conscious by Jonathan YubiOil on Canvas
Dimensions: 60" by 44"

Painting depicting a group of construction workers wearing orange safety vests and white hard hats, actively working around yellow machinery and scaffolding. Several workers hold shovels and poles, while two flags—one American and one Ecuadorian—are prominently displayed. A green subway sign and a brown surface labeled ‘Bronx, New York’ appear in the background.

Una historia gringa by Jonathan YubiOil on Canvas
Dimensions: 60" by 54"

A person wearing a hooded sweatshirt and a full-face gas mask seated at a table. The person holds a pair of scissors near a small bonsai tree planted in a shallow pot filled with rocks. The background includes wooden fencing and trees visible through windows. The image has a sepia tone with dark speckles and stains across the surface, giving it an aged, weathered appearance.

Tending to the Bonsai by Addison VincentMixed Media on Panel
Dimensions: 16" by 20"

A person standing outdoors wearing a large gas mask with round eye lenses and a front filter. The person is dressed in a white T‑shirt printed with a cartoon train, faces. and the words ‘I LIKE TRAINS.’ A brown dog stands on a concrete walkway behind them, with green grass visible in the background. The image has a sepia tone and is overlaid with dark speckles and stains, giving it a weathered, distressed appearance.

Playtime with the Pup by Addison VincentMixed Media on Panel
Dimensions: 16" by 20"

Two children riding bicycles on a suburban street in front of a large house with tall arched windows and tan siding. Both children wear gas masks with round eye lenses and front filters. One rides a yellow bicycle and the other an orange one. The sky is clear, and trees and lawns surround the house. The image has a sepia tone with dark speckles and circular marks across the surface, giving it a distressed, aged appearance.

Care Free Bike Ride by Addison VincentMixed Media on Panel
Dimensions: 16" by 20"

Painting of a person wearing large aviator-style goggles and a fur-collared garment, holding a glass in one hand. The face is illuminated with warm tones, and the goggles reflect light and faint shapes. The background is textured with deep reds and dark areas, overlaid with white circular and arc-shaped markings resembling measurement dials.

Apocalyptic Celebration by Addison VincentMixed Media on Panel
Dimensions: 16" by 20"

Mixed‑media artwork showing a stylized head or bust composed of layered materials and textures. The face includes collage elements with floral patterns, metallic red sections, and painted areas in brown, green, and white. A halo‑like orange shape appears behind the head. The lower portion features a collar made of gray feathers with white spots. The background is painted with vertical streaks of yellow, red, and black, creating a textured surface.

Papa Legba by Massiel Torres UlloaMixed Media on Cardboard
Dimensions: 18" by 10"

Black‑and‑white photograph showing a dense network of scaffolding beneath a large suspension bridge. Metal poles and cross braces form a geometric grid in the foreground. Through the scaffolding, parts of the bridge’s steel framework and towers are visible, including truss and arch structures supporting the roadway. The scene includes concrete piers and water below.

Reticulate by C.a. ShofedPhotograph on metal canvas
Dimensions: 20" by 30"

Black‑and‑white photograph showing a metal truss bridge structure with diagonal and vertical beams. In the foreground, a rectangular sign lies on the ground reading ‘BRIDGE CLOSED.’ The area around the sign includes dirt, leaves, and small plants. A heavy chain runs between two concrete posts, blocking access to the bridge. Behind the bridge, trees without leaves and several buildings are visible.

Bridge Out by C.a. ShofedPhotograph on metal canvas
Dimensions: 16" by 24"

Painting of a person shown from the shoulders up wearing a yellow collared shirt and black tie. The person’s eyes are covered by a blindfold made from the United States flag, showing red and white stripes and a section of blue with white stars. The face is rendered in textured strokes of red, yellow, and black. The background is light with soft blue and yellow tones.

Untitled by William Saunders

Collage artwork combining photographic and painted elements. A white horse appears mid‑leap across the center, overlapping with a reclining figure of a person wearing a white garment. The background features stylized trees with multicolored foliage in pink, orange, blue, and green tones, along with layered cutouts of leaves and branches. The composition includes geometric shapes and textured fragments arranged to create a layered, fragmented scene

War, Woman Riding a Horse by Rodriguez CaleroCollage
Dimensions: 8 3⁄4" by 11 1⁄2"
Dimensions Framed: 16" by 20"

Collage artwork combining fragments of photographs and a historical painting. The background shows a scene with soldiers aiming rifles at a group of people, referencing a classical composition. Overlaid on this are cut‑out photographic pieces of faces, hands, and torsos from various individuals arranged in overlapping layers. The collage includes muted tones of brown, gray, and beige with contrasting fabric textures.

La Masacre de Mayo by Rodriguez CaleroCollage
Dimensions: 7 1⁄2" by 9 1⁄2"
Dimensions Framed: 16" by 10"