Joseph Meloy, Enrico Oyama, Chris RWK, and Herb Smith aka Veng in “Beyond Literacy” at Chelsea’s Galerie Protégé

Opening this evening — from 6-8pm — at Chelsea’s Galerie Protégé, a handsome space at 197 9th Avenue, is Beyond Literacy, a selection of imaginative and impressive artworks by Joseph Meloy, Enrico Oyama, Chris RWK, and Herb Smith aka Veng. Here’s a brief preview:

Joseph Meloy whose Vandal Expressionism has become an integral part of NYC’s visual landscape

Tokyo native Enrico Oyama, close-up

Chris, RWK, close-up

Herb Smith aka Veng

Photos of Joseph Meloy’s and Enrico Oyama’s artwork by Lois Stavsky; of Chris RWK’s by City-as-School intern Anna Loucka and of Herb Smith’s by Joseph Meloy

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