(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Novado Gallery presents I Said What I Said, a group exhibition that asserts the power of artistic voice, truth, and presence. The exhibit runs from March 8 through April 18, 2025. Curated by Jerome China, the exhibit celebrates the role of artists in shaping identity and challenging societal norms through unfiltered, direct, and fearless artistic expression.

Featuring a dynamic selection of works across various mediums, I Said What I Said is a testament to the strength it takes to stand firm in one’s beliefs and ideas, especially when those ideas challenge expectations. Jerome China’s curatorial work brings together Alfred Santana, Antoinette Ellis-Williams, Danny Campbell, Diane English, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, Kalan Mikael, Phoebe Tree, Michelle Neifert  and Mikel Elam; artists who are committed to authenticity, resisting external pressures to dilute or alter their creative voices.

“I believe the exhibition reflects the artists' commitment to authenticity in a world that often encourages silence, restraint and conformity. This exhibition challenges us to confront what happens when we refuse to edit or filter ourselves, to examine how our words and actions can disrupt, inspire, or transform. It is a call to embrace the fullness of our truths, to own the words we speak, the artwork we produce, and to empower ourselves through the unapologetic act of saying and creating what we mean... “It’s a declaration of presence and an invitation to embrace the power of saying and creating exactly what we mean.”   -Jerome China

Through painting, sculpture, and mixed media, the participating artists examine how unfiltered expression can disrupt, inspire, and transform. I Said What I Said is not just an exhibition, but a call to own our truths, to stand in our convictions, and to celebrate the radical act of speaking and creating without compromise.

Join them for the opening reception on March 8, 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, where everyone will have the opportunity to engage with the artists and their work in an immersive and thought-provoking setting.

Novado Gallery is located at 110 Morgan Street in Jersey City, New Jersey. They believe that art should should enrich lives through inspiration, by provoking thought, and by becoming an integral part of one's existence.  They cater to those individuals who consider their relationship to art as an intrinsic aspect of their everyday lives.

Their carefully curated programming aims to showcase works that ignite dialogue, celebrate the artist’s vision, and challenge conventions.  From established to emerging talent, each exhibition in their gallery has been created to resonate with intellectual and emotional depth. The gallery offers a welcoming environment where collectors and enthusiasts can engage with the art, nurturing their understanding and fostering meaningful connections. 

Novado Gallery exhibitions also feature insightful events. Whether it's an artist's talk, a panel discussion, or a gallery tour, their aim is to bridge the gap between art and its audience, providing a platform for meaningful interaction and intellectual growth.  They encourage their visitors to explore the layers of artistic expression, allowing the experience of art to enrich their lives on a profound level.

Novado Gallery was established in 2016 by artist Anne Novado, and street photographer Steve Pearlman. The gallery carries an inventory of artworks on paper & on canvas, and provides a range of art services including installation and custom framing for our corporate and private clients.