"Invasive Species" is a group exhibition, curated by Alexis Hunter and Jacqueline Overby, featuring 14 women-identifying artists examining womanhood in a multi-generational habitat of male-ordained moral, sexual, and spiritual repression and exploitation.

Each artist has her own unique perspective and biome of references. Whether it’s religious trauma, generational trauma, sexual trauma, or revenge, "Invasive Species" is an opportunity to explore these painful themes from many perspectives like that of a fat woman, a trans woman, a Black woman, a formerly incarcerated woman, a survivor, and a mother.

An invasive species is a harmful, nonnative organism that expands its range from the site of its original introduction. In an ecosystem designed by and occupied by men, these women-identifying artists and women everywhere are invading male-dominated environments.

It’s not just about rebellion or revenge, it’s a fight for survival. The issues that many of these artists are responding to are viewed by many as dismissible. But this begs the question, at what point will these voices be taken seriously? When surviving and responding to the greater issues present in our biome, maybe becoming invasive ourselves is the only way to be truly heard.

Following the opening reception, the exhibit will be on display until June 24.