Curated Exhibitions
〰️Explore Curated Exhibitions by Lena〰️
〰️Explore Curated Exhibitions by Lena〰️
You Deserve Your Flowers
This group of emerging artists of color explore themes of identity and healing through contemporary ceramics. During a time of immense social-political violence against marginalized people, this exhibition offers a place of respite and recognition. Laura Casas, Isissa Komada- John, S. Lantz, Vanna Ramirez, Sam Shamard, Viv Siqueiros, and Alexis Tellefsen use their practice to process, find their voices, and uplift themselves and their communities.
Healing comes in many ways through spirituality, action, listening, and engaging with complexity. Although these journeys differ for everyone, healing is the response to adversity. While working in their studios, these artists embrace their authenticity, honor their histories, and build stronger connections with others. This exhibition celebrates the catalyzing nature of these artists, whose works deserve “flowers” for their vulnerability and bravery.
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Exhibition Install
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Rainy Day Drinking Set by Laura Casas
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Rainy Day Drinking Set by Laura Casas
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Memories anf Tummy Aches series by Sam Shamard
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Memories anf Tummy Aches series by Sam Shamard
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Paloma, ya no me llores! by Viv Siqueiros
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Paloma, ya no me llores! by Viv Siqueiros
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Paloma, ya no me llores! by Viv Siqueiros
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Exhibition Booklet + Artist Testimonies
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For Remembering the Truth of Who We Are series by Isissa Komada-John
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For Remembering the Truth of Who We Are series by Isissa Komada-John
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For Remembering the Truth of Who We Are series by Isissa Komada-John
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Picnic Bowl Sets by Alexis Tellefsen
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Picnic Bowl Sets by Alexis Tellefsen
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Picnic Bowl Sets by Alexis Tellefsen
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Picnic Bowl Sets by Alexis Tellefsen
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Picnic Bowl Sets by Alexis Tellefsen
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Installation of Candelabra for Kay and Trace Archive (Kaya Press) by S. Lantz
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Trace Archive (Kaya Press) by S. Lantz
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Candelabra for Kay by S. Lantz
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Installation of Symbiosis, Something's Not Right, and Nidus by Vanna Ramirez
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Glowing Installation of Symbiosis, Something's Not Right, and Nidus by Vanna Ramirez
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Installation of Symbiosis, Something's Not Right, and Nidus by Vanna Ramirez
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Something's Not Right by Vanna Ramirez
You Deserve Your Flowers Exhibition Walk Through
You Deserve Your Flowers Walk Through
You Deserve Your Flowers explores identity and healing through contemporary ceramics. This exhibition centers on ceramic practices as an act of rebellion and a bridge for hope.
I was inspired by two powerful ideas: Nina Simone’s belief that ‘an artist’s duty is to reflect the times,’ and Audre Lorde’s mantra of ‘joy as an act of resistance.’ In a moment of socio-political violence, especially against marginalized communities, this exhibition is our response. You Deserve Your Flowers is a defiant embrace of healing in all its complexity, honoring the labor, bravery, and vulnerability required to live an authentic life.
This exhibition is the direct result of that journey— a place for everyone to be rewarded with flowers for how we influence each other; a culmination of communities coming together to celebrate healing, connection, and the power of studio practice.
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