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WOR[L]DS

November 5, 2025–
February 7, 2026

Anna McNeary, "In Exchange," (2018). Courtesy of the artist.

Reilly Gallery, Smith Center for the Arts

Exhibition Opening Details

Gallery Tour & Public Reception
November 12, 2025 5:00pm – 7:00pm

About the Exhibition

Organized by guest curators María Fernanda Mancera and Gabriel Sosa, this group exhibition considers the possibilities and limits of language by exploring its capacity for worldbuilding. Wor[l]ds considers ways words take on haptic, material, and sonic forms to go beyond being a tool for communication to become spaces of encounter. The show includes works by New England-based artists Tatiana Gómez & José R. Menéndez (buena gráﬁca social studio™), Anna McNeary, Meg Rotzel, Diana Sánchez, and Gabriel Sosa. Their work reveals poignant scenarios where language alludes to lineages, denotes both exclusion and resistance, and fosters closeness and connection, ultimately offering a complex and nuanced understanding of translation and solidarity.

Press Release

Supporters

Funding for this exhibition is generously provided by Providence College’s Division of Academic Affairs. In-kind support provided by Providence College’s Department of Art & Art History.

Installation Images

Diana Sánchez, "Machine Kinship: The Impossible Duet" 2022, Sound, machine learning, silicone, electronics, glass, water, proteins, air, steel base, 4’ x 4’. Courtesy of the artist.
Anna McNeary, "Timeline 2" 2023, Screenprint on dyed canvas, 70” x 45”. Courtesy of the artist.
Diana Sánchez, "Add you, as a friend" 2023, Single-channel video, 2:30”. Courtesy of the artist.
Gabriel Sosa, "Practically Inevitable" 2017, Single-channel video, 2:54”. Courtesy of the artist.
José Menéndez (buena gráfica studio), "This Postcard is A Tiny Garden" 2024, Risograph print on seed paper, 5.5” x 8.5”. Courtesy of the artist.
José Menéndez (buena gráfica studio), "Yo por ti, tú por mi" 2021, Offset print, 11” x 17”. Courtesy of the artist.
José Menéndez (buena gráfica studio), "Tera Amada" 2021, Offset print, 11” x 17”. Courtesy of the artist.
buena gráfica studio, "Together/Juntos" 2022, Offset print, 5.5” x 8.5”. Courtesy of the artist.
buena gráfica studio, "Caribeñe" 2021, Offset print, 8” x 5.5”. Courtesy of the artist.
buena gráfica studio, "PVD Cares Outside/PVD nos cuida afuera Wash, Lather, Scrub, Rinse, Dry/Moja, enjabona, friega, enjuaga y seca" 2020, Risograph print, 11” x 17”. Courtesy of the artist.
Tatiana Gómez, "América ≠ America" 2018, Nine risograph prints, 11” x 17” each. Courtesy of the artist.
Tatiana Gómez, "Hurac text" 2018, Software, digital prints, 24” x 36” each. Courtesy of the artist.
Anna McNeary, "In Exchange" 2018, Wallpaper, screenprinted and burnout velvet garments, Variable dimensions. Courtesy of the artist.
Anna McNeary, "In Exchange" 2018, Wallpaper, screenprinted and burnout velvet garments, Variable dimensions. Courtesy of the artist.
Meg Rotzel, "Nasturtium Grid (after Ducrot & Braciale)" 2025, Single-fired ceramic and slip, oak stool, linen, 14" x 10" x 8". Courtesy of the artist.
Meg Rotzel, "The Word (Nai & Grace)" 2025, Single-fired ceramic and slip, ink, paper, graphite, 2024 sketchbook, framed gift of calligraphy, postcard, table Dimensions Variable. Courtesy of the artist.