Gene Ogami photographs
Solo Exhibition
Walking Through “I Can’t I Won’t I Will I Do”
Photographer Gene Ogami documented my 2023 solo show, “I Can’t I Won’t I Will I Do” at ReflectSpace Gallery in the Glendale Central Library.
The ten images below provide a virtual walk-through of the exhibition, which was, as I shared with the curators, Ara and Anahid Oshagan, a dream come true that I did not even know I had.
Gratitude to them, to Gene, and to so many others who supported this realization.
Walking into the meditative gallery space from the main library.
Catching some of the larger pieces through the vitrine reflections.
Capturing exhibition signage, the “Concurrencies” artists’ book, the two Concurrencies hangings, and “Throes of the Body” in the vitrine.
A favorite corner of the Curators, Installers and myself!
“Three Sisters and Their Mother” on the wall, hanging over the titular work, “I Can’t I Won’t I Will I Do” on shelf.
“Finally, and Just For A Minute” suspended. Black on black on black is challenging to photograph.
A shot that manages to include over half the pieces in the show.
Gene was able to present me surrounded and supported by my works.
We were able to employ the hallway to present other works, and enlargements of the images featured in my artists’ book, “Concurrencies”, comparing the lives and works of artists Charlotte Salomon and Eva Hesse.
The Journey Continues.
In gratitude and appreciation.
DISMAN-tling “I Can’t I Won’t I Will I Do” at ReflectSpace Gallery!
It was with tenderness mixed with pride and appreciation that I DISMAN-tled my solo show, “I Can’t I Won’t I Will I Do ” which ran from late January to late March 2023, in the ReflectSpace Gallery in the Glendale Central Library, curated by the inimitable duo, Anahid and Ara Oshagan.
Thank you Tony, for your assistance, climbing those ladders, and using those tools!
A bit of fun with Tina Demirdjian of Poetry Consults.
Thank you Tina for the support on all fronts!
It takes a village…the completion of a job well done! With the incomparable Anahid Oshagan, co-curator of ReflectSpace, and Tina Demirdjian of Poetry Consults.
Posing with the Glendale Gals: Tina and Anahid…
and with the marvelous Maryl Fleisher, Marketing Program Supervisor at Glendale Library, Arts & Culture.
A dream I did not even know I had…fulfilled.
Thank you…appreciation, and gratitude.
Be The Change Book Festival: Bookmaking Workshops II
I was thrilled to lead three bookmaking workshops at the Glendale Central Library as part of Glendale Library Arts and Culture
on Saturday, February 25: 10:00am – 11:00am, 1:00pm – 2:00pm, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Glendale Central Library – ReflectSpace Annex
I worked with families, individuals and groups who learned how to create fun and fabulous handmade books using folding, cutting and gluing techniques.
I worked with families, individuals and groups who learned how to create fun and fabulous handmade books using folding, cutting and gluing techniques.
Presented as part of:
Held Saturday, February 25: 10:00am – 4:00pm
A marvelous day-long event which celebrated diverse voices in reading at the Book Festival with author talks, local book vendors, food trucks, DJ, and activities for all ages.
Enjoy my solo show and other exhibitions in the Library!
I Can’t I Won’t I Will I Do Exhibition by Debra Disman – ReflectSpace Gallery
Through March 26th!
Glendale Central Library
A solo exhibition featuring Los Angeles-based artist Debra Disman.
Be The Change Book Festival: Bookmaking Workshops I
I was thrilled to offer three FREE bookmaking workshops for Be the Change Book Festival – Be the Change Series on Saturday February 25th,2023!!!
Make Your Own Books with Debra Disman – Bookmaker and ReflectSpace Gallery exhibiting artist
Participants learned how to create fun and fabulous handmade books using folding, cutting and gluing techniques.
as part of:
Saturday, February 25: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Glendale Central Library
Please enjoy more of this event!
A devoted Dad!
Tween Time 1
Tween Time 2
Dynamic Duo Mom and Daughter
Be The Change Compilation
Be The Change Book Festival! FREE Bookmaking Workshops!
Saturday, February 25: 10:00am – 11:00am, 1:00pm – 2:00pm, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Glendale Central Library – ReflectSpace Annex
AGE GROUP: ALL AGES
Presented as part of:
Saturday, February 25: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Glendale Central Library
AGE GROUP: ALL AGES
Enjoy my solo show and other exhibitions in the Library!
Friday, February 24: All Day
Glendale Central Library
AGE GROUP: ALL AGES
A solo exhibition featuring Los Angeles-based artist Debra Disman.