Closing Weekend On view at the Stony Island Arts Bank, “What It Could Be” is an exhibition co-curated by AJ Girard (@_ajgirard) and Easy Otabor (@easyotabor). The presentation features the work of 24 emerging artists, including the awe-inspiring productions of artist Larissa De Jesús Negrón. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, artist Larissa De Jesús Negrón (@ldjnegron) is a multidisciplinary artist who yearns for introspection and finds self-evaluation through her intimate and often otherworldly spaces and portraits. Her stylistically varied and neo-surreal imagery is linked to the artist’s curiosity of the subconscious and psychoanalysis. Through her work, Larissa has a profound interest in healing and addressing her childhood and adult trauma. These mundane moments of despair, fear and excitement are brought to the eyes of the viewer as a cathartic way to connect. Existential themes such as the expectations of women in society, the vitality of nature, using humor as a coping mechanism and the power of storytelling as a tool for healing are all present in her work. Experience this brilliant piece in person tonight as we celebrate the launch of @ghettogastro's #BlackPowerKitchen cookbook and the final weekend of "What It Could Be." We invite you to be a part of festivities from 5 PM - 8 PM this evening at the Arts Bank. The Stony Island Arts Bank is open from 12 PM - 6 PM every Thursday through Friday until this Sunday, October 23. It's an honor to partner with Chicago-based gallery Anthony Gallery (@galleryanthony) to support and amplify the work of emerging and established contemporary artists through a series of thoughtfully curated exhibitions at the Arts Bank. Larissa De Jesús Negrón I wish we were this close, 2022