Join artists Bhakti Ziek, Jenny Day, Cristina González & Valerie Rangel for a series of artist talks that mark the concurrent conclusion of these artists' respective exhibitions.
Bhakti Ziek discusses her 50-year retrospective that showcases her progressive textile arts practice, which includes the monumental, suspended tapestry series Wheel of Life, a contemporary fiber arts masterwork. A dialogue about weaving techniques in a recreation of Ziek's studio space, featuring samplers and a floor loom, rounds out the talk.
Jenny Day discusses A Feast to Remember, a massive mixed-media installation piece filled with colorful creatures overrunning a banquet table. A ceremonial candle lighting and extinguishing marks the end of the artists' talks.
Cristina González presents her suspended amate paper installation, Apapachando la Matria, which debuted at Vladem Contemporary and explores Chicana identity and how to heal generational trauma.
Valerie Rangel presents intricate, hand-cut paper compositions that provide a glimpse into the artist's artistic philosophy and aesthetically complement González's smaller-scale works.