The first exhibit of the New Year at Pajaro Valley Arts, “#whatever,” is set to open Jan. 15 at their Sudden Street Gallery.
The works by 135 artists, who are all PV Arts members, spans a wide spectrum of art mediums, including prints, drawings, ceramics, painting, mosaic, fiber, photography, 3-D printing, video, assemblage, metal and more.
“The show is amazing,” said curator, Wendy Aiken. “I think it’s one of our best and it is the largest member show ever.”
In her curator’s statement, Aiken wrote: “In embracing “#whatever,” we celebrate the spontaneous and beautifully chaotic nature of the creative process. We hope this show inspires you to think outside the box, to appreciate the diversity of thought and expression, and to find your own meaning in the myriad of voices that make up the exhibition.”
Aiken said organizers hoped the show “defies definition and embraces the unfiltered creativity of
our gallery members.”
“In a world where hashtags shape our experiences and social media blurs the boundaries between the personal and the public, this show invites artists to explore the limitless possibilities of self-expression, unbound by any specific theme or constraint,” she said.
The show is dedicated to Lois Robin, a local photographer and longtime member and volunteer at PV Arts, who recently died. Her photograph, “Any Tub Will Do,” is included in the show.
The exhibit runs Jan. 15–Feb. 23 with an
opening reception Jan. 19, from 2 – 4pm at 37 Sudden St. in Watsonville.
