Adele Shtern is a multi-disciplinary artist who has been a Professor of Art since receiving an MFA from Yale. She uses traditional and digital media and is considered a computer art pioneer as well as a Long Island City artist pioneer. She takes pleasure in discovering visually interesting sights in diverse loci and seeing the familiar in new ways. Painterly and abstract aspects of the environment catch her eye. She focuses on reflections, found collages, juxtapositions and shadows. These images are part of an ongoing series of photographic explorations. Shtern’s work is archived at Columbia University’s Digital Commons of Art & Culture.
“BLM in LIC: While taking walks in Long Island City I was drawn to posters in neighbors’ windows about BLM. The Black Lives Matter movement gained momentum in 2020 following the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and many other victims of police brutality and racist mentality. The fight for democracy and economic, racial and social justice continues.
RIP RBG in LIC: While taking a walk in Long Island I was drawn to this montage of images in a neighbor’s window. Ruth Bader Ginsburg, of blessed memory, passed away in 2020. She was a Supreme Court justice of historic stature who fought for gender equality, women’s rights, civil rights and liberties. She became a feminist and cultural icon and inspired many to follow in her footsteps. Unfortunately, she was replaced prematurely by someone who
is diametrically opposed to all she stood for. The fight for democracy, economic, racial and social justice continues.
Homeless in LIC: Prior to the Covid-19 economic meltdown in 2020, Bierocracy was a booming bar. I never saw a homeless person sleeping in front of this building in broad daylight in 41 years. I feel for all those who are suffering. The fight for economic, racial and social justice continues.”