Tabb writes of this work in the "Humanity Is Not A Spectator Sport" exhibition catalogue (available for purchase):

"Heather McGhee, author of The Sum of Us and an expert in economic and social policy, suggests that each of us find a cause that resonates. Organize. Get a clipboard. Go next door, work with your neighbors. Be in the act of organizing and changing policies and by doing so there will be a solidarity dividend that benefits us all. Equity, she claims, is not a zero-sum game.

If all we do is talk but never take action, it’s simply lip service.

A series of bottomless empty vessels with jagged rims, pierced with nails stand in for empty promises. Like performative activism or words of support with no follow-up action, these vessels cannot achieve their intended function unless somehow made whole."

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Caron Tabb’s newest show, Humanity Is Not A Spectator Sport explores many subjects, from her white privilege to how all viewers can engage in social justice through art. Using not only her own works, body, mind and experience, but also gallery walls, Tabb’s feminist contemporary art as a jewish female artist leads to unique creations. Weaving in her South African origins, her Israeli upbringing and her last two decades in the United States, Tabb’s unique yet international style in art sets her apart. Now working from Boston, her conceptual wall art and sculptures continue to grow and evolve.

For more images of each piece, please inquire above or contact Beacon Gallery. Virtual or in-person visits to see the work are also available.