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Hanover Creative Gallery is a contemporary exhibition space, artist hub, and community learning haven in Trenton. Through exhibitions and artist-led programs, we connect artists and our wider community, expanding access to art and creative experiences.

CURRENT EXHIBIT

Vicious Involution [Neijuan]

Dates:

October 2–31, 2026

Opening reception:

Friday, October 2 · 6–8 pm

Exhibition hours:

Fridays: 11:30 am–1:30 pm
Saturdays: Noon–3:30 pm

A group exhibition exploring “Neijuan,” a Chinese sociological term describing the pressure to work harder while opportunities and rewards diminish. The featured works examine overwork, anxiety, and the feeling of striving toward a future that remains out of reach.

Featuring work by Hanna-Mae Greenfield, Mary Henderson, Marcè Nixon-Washington, and Jessi Olarsch.

exhibit vicious involution

Vicious Involution [Neijuan]

Dates:

October 2 – 31, 2026

Opening reception:

Friday, October 2nd from 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Exhibition hours:

Fridays: 11:30 am–1:30 pm
Saturdays: Noon–3:30 pm

A group exhibition exploring “Neijuan,” a Chinese sociological term describing the pressure to work harder while opportunities and rewards diminish. The featured works examine overwork, anxiety, and the feeling of striving toward a future that remains out of reach.

Featuring work by Hanna-Mae Greenfield, Mary Henderson, Marcè Nixon-Washington, and Jessi Olarsch.

exhibit vicious involution

In The Exhibition

Its Fine Everythings Fine by Jessi Olarsch

Jessi Olarsch
Its Fine Everythings Fine

Untitled #12 by Marcè Nixon-Washington

Marcè Nixon-Washington
Untitled #12

Morning Air by Hanna-Mae Greenfield

Hanna-Mae Greenfield
Morning Air

Mary Henderson

Mary Henderson
Flare

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