The tradition of resistance to structures and systems of power runs deep through the history of American folk painting. This collection of works by Orlando artist Nancy Jay (L.B.) extends directly from that lineage and actively exists today as critical commentary; cardboard, collage, crude paint and bold print lettering scream in visual response to the current state of the nation and leave no ambiguity about their intention.

This form of reactionary work is important now more than ever, especially so in the state of Florida, where voices of dissent are criminalized and a culture of fear cast from the shadow of power curbs the very institutions and individuals within communities whose role it has traditionally been to stand against the tide of top-down control over culture, community and personhood.

Join hands and celebrate the voices of dissent. Let us Not Be Quiet together.