Cell 72: The Cost of Confinement

Cell 72: The Cost of Confinement, is an exhibition will transform the gallery into a prison cell for over 72 hours, during which the conceptual artist Allen Golden-Carpenter will live inside the cell. The purpose of this exhibition is to provide a raw and unfiltered insight into the inhuman conditions and psychological effects of incarceration, drawing attention to the often overlooked realities of prison life. The gallery space, known for its intimate size, creates an immersive experience. The all-glass storefront allows for passersby to witness the performance, adding a unique element of public engagement to the work. This setting will...

Right to left: Image of Allen-Golder Carpenter, Photo: Noah Ford. Portrait of Emmanuel Massillon

Allen-Golder Carpenter, (b.1999, Washington, D.C) and raised in Maryland, Allen-Golder Carpenter is a gender non-conforming interdisciplinary artist, designer, poet, and author whose work explores the multifaceted nature of identity and its interaction with the world. Carpenter’s practice spans across various media, integrating images and found objects to delve into the dynamic...

Allen-Golder Carpenter, (b.1999, Washington, D.C) and raised in Maryland, Allen-Golder Carpenter is a gender non-conforming interdisciplinary artist, designer, poet, and author whose work explores the multifaceted nature of identity and its interaction with the world. Carpenter’s practice spans across various media, integrating images and found objects to delve into the dynamic interplay between hip hop culture and the judicial system, censorship, and personal identity.

Emmanuel Massillon is a conceptual artist (b. 1998, Washington D.C.) Massillon’s upbringing in the inner city deeply influenced his artistic sensibilities, providing him with a unique perspective on the intersection of race, identity, and culture, particularly as they relate to people of African descent. Through his exploration of various mediums such as painting, installation, performance and sculpture.