CURRENT SHOW

Vices

Even moderation in moderation

What if our vices aren’t the problem, but the shame we carry because of them? This exhibition challenges the idea that vices are inherently harmful, reframing them not as failures of willpower but as survival mechanisms, tools that have softened life’s blows when nothing else could. Rather than striving for some imagined “vice-free” self, we ask: What if we embraced ourselves as we are, without condition? 

This Pride Month group exhibition was curated by Milwaukee artist Anna Rose Menako and features works from Nyanna Krajewski, Muta’Aliah Green, Carley Knight, Anna Menako, Mia Rimmer, and Arwil. From painting, drawing, fiber arts, and sculpture we can witness these LGBTQIA+ artists responses to this vulnerable theme.

Join us for an opening reception Friday June 6th 6-9pm at Tooth + Nail Gallery 2018 S 1st Street suite 308, Milwaukee.

Anna Rose Menako is an independent artist and curator based in Milwaukee, WI. With a practice spanning public and fine art, she sees art as a powerful tool for documenting truth and fostering connection. Her work is marked by technical skill, accessible themes, compelling storytelling, and emotional depth.  

Anna has led and contributed to impactful public art projects across Milwaukee and the Midwest. Her intuitive and whimsical use of color and nuanced depictions of the human form create deeply resonant works. Beyond traditional art forms, she is skilled in sewing, flute playing, and culinary arts, reflecting her dedication to craft and creativity in all forms.  

Anna’s work is rooted in celebrating Black American culture and preserving authentic narratives. She actively pursues domestic and international travel, and her current career goals include doing her first artist residency outside of the Midwest and making her debut as an author/illustrator of her first book.