The exhibit “Imprinting Justice, Ceramics and Prints,” took place from January 9 to February 26, 2026 at The Trish Martindell Gallery, Queen City Clay, in Norwood, OH. It consisted of 36 prints by 36 International Artists part of IPEP India 2024 (International Print Exchange Program), and of 46 ceramic pieces by 25 Greater Cincinnati Artists. Both components of the show were curated by me, Saad Ghosn, Founder and President of SOS ART, using the theme of “Imprinting Justice.” Artists were challenged to create an artwork that will keep their social justice imprint and their mark by addressing an issue of importance to them.
The messages for peace and justice addressed by both ceramic and printmaker participating artists were plentiful, and their variety, wide in breadth and depth, covering both the personal and the universal. The show was successful and very well attended.
Many thanks go to all the participating artists, whether international or local, who added their voice to the exhibit, shared themselves and their messages for peace and justice with all of us, and who, by doing so, planted in us seeds for a better world. Many thanks also go to Queen City Clay who provided the venue for the show and to Jon Stein, its Education Director, for all his support throughout. And last but not least, many thanks to IPEP India (ipepindia.com) and to its Director Rajesh Pullarwar for having selected me to curate the IPEP 2024 exchange.
HOW TO VIEW THE SHOW: There are thumbnails of all the artworks submitted, each labeled with the artist’s name. Clicking on the thumbnail opens a page which has the image of the respective art piece. Click the i information icon at the bottom and right of the image page to reveal all its accompanying pertinent information (title, medium, dimensions, accompanying artist statement, and artist succinct biography); the information will then appear for all following images. At the bottom of the page is a tab that allows, by clicking on it, to view a full size of the image; also an icon for comments in case the viewer wishes to share thoughts, impressions, reflections, etc.
TO CONTACT SOS ART for any reason: please send an email to: sosartcincinnati@gmail.com
Please feel free to share this page with family, friends and any other relevant venues. The voice of our artists is important; it needs to be heard and to reach far and loud. Thank you for spending time with the artwork, letting it grow in you and adding to it your self and your own perspective.
With gratitude,
Saad Ghosn,
Founder and President, SOS ART
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