Art By Construction Workers Exhibition THE MISSING YEARS to Open 5/4 at BAX

2015 marks the 15th year for the annual Art by Construction Workers exhibit at BAX | Brooklyn Arts Exchange, May 4-June 19. Reception for "THE MISSING YEARS" is slated for May 31, 2015 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

This curated art series is composed of construction workers, all in their sixties, who have spent most of their lives working in the trades and making art. Some went to art school and others are self-taught. By necessity and choice, they have supported their families and their art by working as carpenters, painters, electricians, cabinet makers, contractors and construction managers.

The exhibit includes photography, painting, sculpture and mixed media. "THE MISSING YEARS" reflects a nostalgia of broken memories: years spent building homes, making art and raising families.

None of them would call their art-making a hobby. Nor do they see the visual explorations of their individual worlds as limited or defined in any way by their physical labor. Both require skill and creativity, but one has a predetermined end and the other remains open ended. They are grateful for the opportunity to share their explorations with you.

Founded in 1991, BAX |Brooklyn Arts Exchange, is a community based performing arts center dedicated to developing artists of all ages, from children to professionals. The organization offers community access to arts and culture, supporting the creation of new work by emerging artists, engaging diverse audiences and providing arts education to youth and families. BAX has intentionally constructed an environment where children study and professional artists create under the same roof. Students are mentored by professional directors and choreographers. The organization's distinct focus on developmental process makes it a nurturing incubator for experimental dance and theater artists and is an important advocate for under-represented voices in the New York City performing arts community. For more information about BAX and its programs, call 718-832-0018, email press@bax.org or visit us on the web at www.bax.org.

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