beg. barter. steal. – Vox Populi Member Show Opening Reception

January 18 – February 22, 2025

beg. barter. steal. brings together the diverse practices of Vox Populi artist members as they play with the literal and symbolic meanings of ‘begging, bartering, and stealing’ in capitalism, exploring a wide range of lenses from meditations on exchange of time, labor, and environment, to mythological theft in fairy tales, trickster archetypes, and the magickal origins of money.

James Britt

Stephanie Bursese

Lea Devon Sorrentino

Evan Greensweig

Natalie Hijinx

Natalie Kuenzi

Melissa Langer

Cayla Lockwood

Greg Parker

Lane Speidel

Jim Strong

Cynthia Zhou

About Vox Populi:

Founded in 1988, Vox Populi is a contemporary art space and artist collective that works to support the challenging and experimental work of under-represented artists with monthly exhibitions, gallery talks, performances, lectures, and related programming. For three decades, Vox Populi has played a unique role in the cultural life of Philadelphia by bringing our audience a diverse range of programming and providing a supportive environment in which artists can take risks and gain valuable professional experience.

With a rotating membership and a commitment to working collectively, Vox Populi is a vital forum for the development and exchange of artistic ideas. Vox Populi’s comprehensive exhibition schedule includes solo shows of both member and guest artists, a curated video lounge, annual guest-curated shows, exchanges with peer organizations and group shows that provide critical exposure for under-represented artists.