Collective – “The only way out is through”
"The role of the artist is exactly the same as the role of the lover. If I love you, I have to make you conscious of the things you don’t see."
– James Baldwin
Art’s role in healing trauma, restoring a sense of self, and bringing together a community has led us to realize how artists are our second responders. Artmaking is a necessary part of life, and core to processing, expressing, reckoning, and healing. In a time of worldwide heartbreak, we are recognizing our interconnectedness to one another, and creation of art is one way we deepen our empathic networks.
IDENTITY is a display of aspects that usually remain hidden—a bittersweet and raw take on what churns inside us. We all have a certain idea of who we are through our identity, but to get there, we need to probe beneath the surface. To get a sense of ourselves, we need to explore who we are, how we are viewed by the world, and the characteristics that define us. This exhibit explores our beliefs, qualities, expressions, and personalities that collectively form our identity.
Join us to celebrate Valentine's Day by learning to create the double flower fold book structure, complete with it's own box, to offer as a loving gift for the holiday! Contact the West Valley Regional Branch Library to reserve your spot and pick up your free materials packet!
This program is part of my Artist Residency through the wonderful Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, and is online to accomodate participants all over Los Angeles. For all ages. See the instructions on the attached flier!
Learn to Create A Pocket Accordion Book!
Celebrate February with its many holidays by learning to make your own folded accordion book with pockets to hold photographs, recipes, poems, stories, drawings, and keepsakes! You can use this book as a diary, gift, album, sketchbook and more!
Materials packets available. To get yours,contact the Panorama Branch Library and plan a time to pick it up! Limit: two materials packets per family.
Panorama City Library Address:
14345 Roscoe Boulevard
Panorama City, CA 91402
Phone: 818-894-4071
Home sick or sick of home? This exhibition shares work that captures how the tumultuous events of 2020 have shaped personal experiences and artistic practice and explores how the phrase “Home Sick” can take on multiple meanings in today’s revolutionary climate.
