Puss an dawg nuh ave di same luck | Krystal Lemonias
March 5 @ 4:00 pm – July 19 @ 10:00 pm EST
HUB-Robeson Galleries
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galleries@psu.edu
The HUB-Robeson Galleries is excited to announce the upcoming exhibition, Puss an dawg nuh ave di same luck, featuring the compelling work of Jamaican-born interdisciplinary visual artist, labor activist, and educator, Krystle Lemonias. This exhibition will be on view in the Art Alley of the HUB-Robeson Center from March 5 to July 19, 2026.
Lemonias’s multifaceted art practice explores the intersections of labor, identity, and social justice, providing a powerful commentary on the experiences of Black immigrants and the complexities of working-class life. Her work not only highlights the often-overlooked contributions of these individuals to society but also challenges the stereotypes associated with their roles in the workforce.
Using found materials, fabric, and iconography, Lemonias creates pieces that reflect her research into social class privilege, citizenship, and economic inequality. Once-disregarded elements become newly enculturated. Now composed in a frozen tableau, her textile language speaks stories that reflect histories and traditions deeply personal to the artist. Her art serves as a tool for education and empowerment, fostering dialogue about Black immigrant cultural identity and its significance within the larger diaspora.
Through visually striking installations, Lemonias explores the personal stories behind care work and construction. She invites viewers to engage with the intricate connections between labor, identity, and community, aiming to inspire reflection and understanding.
Join us for this thought-provoking exhibition and explore Lemonias’s unique perspective on labor and identity.
BIO
Krystle Lemonias (Jamaican, b. 1989) is a visual artist, labor activist, and art educator, whose work addresses issues of social class, labor rights, and economic inequality, particularly within Black communities. Her pieces have been featured in notable exhibitions, including Yu cyaan ketch Quaku, yu ketch im shut at Andrew Rafacz Gallery, Show Me the Signs at Blum and Poe for the #sayhername campaign, and Unblocked: Improvisation and Identity in Contemporary Quilts at Hunterdon Art Museum. Lemonias employs found materials, fabric, and iconography to probe the complexities of Black immigrant cultural identity and its ties to the broader diaspora.
With a BFA in printmaking from New Jersey City University and an MFA from the University of South Florida, Lemonias is currently Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Art at Rowan University. Her work portrays Black individuals, particularly those in essential but often overlooked labor roles, as multifaceted individuals with agency and resilience. Using materials like repurposed baby clothes from her family and the families they have cared for, Lemonias creates a powerful dialogue on the intersection of care work, social identity, and systemic power structures.