Seven Valleys

Exhibition by Artists-In-Residence Lauren Marie Taylor and Keyvan Shovir

March 17 - April 21, 2018

Open House: March 24, 12–4 pm
Opening Reception: April 6, 2018 5–8 pm
Workshop with Kathy Zarur
and Dena Al Adeeb: April 7, 2-4pm

<<PRESS RELEASE>>

ABOUT PERIPHERAL VISIONS

MISSION

Peripheral Visions is an artist- or curator-in-residence program at Chandra Cerrito Contemporary, a contemporary art gallery in Oakland’s primary art and maker district. Its mission is to provide an Oakland-based platform for artists and curators of wide-ranging backgrounds and outlooks to present projects that: 1) create bridges–encourage connection and communication among diverse groups, or 2) expand the view–broaden perspectives on art and the human experience. Peripheral Visions aims to present meaningful and compelling creative works incorporating visual art that utilize the gallery’s physical space and engage its community.

CONTEXT

In this time of political, economic, and cultural polarization on a national and regional scale, art can prompt genuine communication, empathy, and insight required for a harmonious future. Art can enable collaboration and a sense of shared experience between people despite our perceived differences. It may offer new means of problem solving that bypass traditional approaches. While art may be an important key to the health of our society, the Bay Area’s current real estate climate poses significant challenges to the sustainability of art venues. Peripheral Visions provides a place in Oakland for creative voices to be heard at this critical time.