InsiderOutsider: Ma's House and Ella Mahoney (July 27)

In the third presentation in the InsiderOutsider series, Ella Mahoney, a visual artist, illustrator, educator, and a member of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) will talk about her work in oil, acrylic, and silk painting, and her more recent focus on large-scale silk installations that evoke the movement, memory, and atmosphere of northeast coastal environments. The conversation will also examine how language and stories hold and form our worldviews.

InsiderOutsider: New Voices in the Art World is a dynamic conversation series spotlighting underrepresented artists who challenge convention, expand the boundaries of contemporary art, and invite deeper dialogue. Moderated by artist and curator Mago, this year’s series is presented in collaboration with Jeremy Dennis and the artists-in-residence of Ma’s House, a center for Indigenous and BIPOC artists. Together, we’ll explore the creative practices and personal narratives shaping today’s evolving art landscape. All InsiderOutsider talks are free for students and with general admission.

Sunday, July 27, 3:00 pm

Ella Mahoney: Ella holds a BFA in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts and an MA in Art Education from Pratt Institute. Her interdisciplinary practice centers on storytelling, often drawing from Wampanoag creation stories and her personal experience of indigeneity and connection to land and water. She has illustrated children’s books for the Wampanoag Language Reclamation Project and collaborated with institutions such as the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Long Island Children’s Museum, and MassArt, exhibiting in gallery and museum settings and creating immersive works in dialogue with performance and place.

Jeremy Dennis & Ma's House: The Ma’s House project is being led by artist and photographer Jeremy Dennis. Dennis is a contemporary fine art photographer and a tribal member of the Shinnecock Indian Nation in Southampton, NY. In his work, he explores indigenous identity, culture, and assimilation.
Ma's House  Jeremy Dennis

Mago: Mago Enrique Martinez is a Latinx queer artist and curator whose multidisciplinary work -spanning installation, cultural programming, and creative direction - centers Latinx heritage, queerness, and collective memory to foster community connection. Rooted in collaboration and adaptability, Martinez engages diverse communities to expand curatorial norms and create participatory spaces that explore identity and social cohesion. Through inclusive, transformative art, he uplifts underrepresented voices and celebrates cultural resilience across disciplines.

Upcoming InsiderOutsider conversation:

Sept 7: Savannah LeCornu

The InsiderOutsider series is made possible with support from Agnes Gund and the Suffolk County Department of Economic Development and Planning and County Legislator Ann Welker.