More Sound Than Lemons (original) (raw)

curated by Frank Vega

(presenting and preserving)

Cesar Lopez

Hyeseul Song

Julian Tyus

Mariana Noreña

Terence Hannum

Calling attention to fragments and often overlooked materials, the artists in this exhibition excavate new possibilities through ephemera, creating preservative systems of contemplation. Morphing diverse materials, locals, and procedures, these artists create a fresh domain of autonomy. These artists blend traditional and innovative processes going in and out of the static vessel of tradition. Through abstract strategies, these works navigate and exhaust natural material stability. Creating permanent containers, these artists present the viewer with fragmented elements that contextualize and reevaluate our perception of local ecosystems, providing us with new adaptable possibilities. These compositions break through the surface, reconsidering current norms, functions, presence, and permanence. The conversation between artist and object, humans and things, allows us to confront and amplify voices that deal with contemporary culture and notions around what requires preservation.

Opening Reception: Saturday, September 30th, from 2 pm to 5 pm

From September 30 to November 18, 2023