Transformative Space
Mixed media on canvas
36 in x 36 in x 2 in

“The exhibition artists have interpreted the theme of celebration widely. Works range from representational tributes to loved ones, homages to California, and abstract expressions of energy and ideas. What unified the selected works in my mind was bold use of color and texture. These works exemplify how effectively color can communicate feelings and symbolism. The works’ many textures not only deepen our experience of those colors – they also serve as evidence of the artist’s hand, captured in layers of paint or the way materials are cut and combined. In these details, the exhibition artists share their own lived experiences and invite us to come together and celebrate those moments with them.”

Holly Jerger
Exhibition Juror