In "Our Given Distance," sculptors Erin Cunningham and Tammie Rubin converse through objectness to find connections to women's labor by delving into each of their familial lineage. Labor roles such as housekeeper, seamstress, cook, caretaker, and homemaker are common threads referenced in "Our given distance." Cast iron, textiles, found objects, collaged fans, porcelain, wax, and graphite sculptures hold space for the unseen domestic labor of women. Both artists have matriarchal southern roots and shared generational labor.

Cunningham has roots from Ireland to Alabama to Hawai’i. Her work emphasizes dualities of masculine and feminine, disposable, and precious, fragility and strength. She combines housewares with textiles that represent the domestic space, finding a preciousness in everyday tools and bringing a sense of refinement to these often mundane, utilitarian objects.

Rubin's sculptural practice considers the intrinsic power of objects and how they resonate with the past, the present, and the future, becoming multifunctional signifiers of shifting meanings. The artist sources family photos, archival images, maps, and historical milestones to counter the deletion of Black Women from American narratives. The artworks conjure interwoven stories of survival, striving, spiritual escape, and physical relocation. Through materiality, Rubin creates celebratory memorials honoring Black women's labor.

From varied backgrounds, Cunningham and Rubin contemplate the value and contributions of women's labor in the workforce and the domestic space.

Following the opening reception, the exhibit will be on display until March 30.