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“Rooted in Africa” is more than an exhibition; it is a dialogue between cultures, a celebration of diversity and unity. Through our theme – “Two People, Two Continents, Two Countries, Two Cultures, Two Genders, Two Generations, Two Races, Two Religions, Two Ideologies” – we explore the convergence of different worlds, coming together in a harmonious symphony. Our artists are not just creators; they are storytellers, visionaries, and pioneers, weaving their narratives into a tapestry of shared human experience.

We invite you to partake in this visual journey, to immerse yourself in the narratives and colors of “Rooted in Africa.” Join us for the Opening Reception on January 20th, from 5 to 8 pm, and engage in a deeper discourse at the Artist & Curator Talk on February 28th, from 7 to 9 pm.

MATERIAL RECOVERY: Printmaking with Recycled Materials is a group exhibition by LYNK Collective.

Works by: Yeansoo Aum • Elisabeth Beck • Andra Broekelschen Alexandra Chiara • Christina Yasmin Fesmire • Karen Fiorito • Carole Gelker • Bill Jaros • Nguyen Ly Diane McLeod • Jared Millar • William Myers • Marina Polic • Vera Polic-Lakhal • Francisco Rogido • Olga Ryabtsova Laura Shapiro • Tracy Loreque Skinner • Mary Lawrence Test • Paula Voss • Zana Zupur Guest Artists: Karen Feuer-Schwager • Kim Kei Wendy Murray • Jackie Nach • MJ Rado  • Victor Rosas • Fred Rose • Marianne Sadowski  • Jillian Thompson • Katie Thompson-Peer

Curated by Christina Yasmin Fesmire and Jared Miller.

The works in Material Recovery reclaim common materials such as cardboard, plastic, and wood – the very products that flow through the nearby Port of Los Angeles destined for landfills. As printmakers, the members of LYNK Collective have a vested interest in the ongoing recovery and reduction of waste. The paper on which they print— “rag” paper—was traditionally made from scraps of recycled cotton rags. Material Recovery: Printmaking with Recycled Materials is an expression LYNK Collective’s values, as ecologically conscious artists inhabiting a shared earth, producing artwork made from recycled rather than raw materials.

Exhibition Programming

Print Workshop with LYNK Collective (RSVP required) February 10th and 17th: http://tinyurl.com/mr4afwjz | Closing and Artist Talk March 23rd, 2-4pm: http://tinyurl.com/57m4rzv7

AGCC Gallery Hours: Thursday — Saturday, 10am to 4pm
(Please note that the AGCC Gallery will close early at 1pm on January 27th).

Learn more and plan your visit: angelsgateart.org

Established in 2017, LYNK Collective is a group of two dozen artists from the Orange County and Los Angeles area who collaborate on projects and exhibitions through the medium of printmaking. LYNK Collective has been featured in The Hand, Pressing Matters, and the Los Angeles Printmaking Society blog, Press On.

This exhibition is supported by Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, California Natural Resources Agency for the Museum Grant Program under the California Cultural and Historical Endowment, and Perenchio Foundation.

Seven Visions × Seven Artists presents the work of the 2023 artist cohort of the MRH Fund for Artists grant. This program follows Southern California artists on a year-long cohort that fosters the development of their professional artist practice.

Featuring works by: Cesar Garcia • Trinh Mai • Rebekah Mei • Nguyen Ly • Jas Parker • Edwin Vasquez • Patricia Yossen

Established by Georgia Freedman-Harvey in honor of her late mother, patron of the arts Marian Harvey, the MRH Fund for Artists was created to provide artists with direct financial support to expand their creative reach through the realization of a defined art project. The artists selected each year are nominated by Southern California arts organizations recognizing deserving artists in their local communities. The 2024 exhibition, Seven Visions × Seven Artists, highlights the second established cohort of the MRH Fund for Artists program in which the following artists were selected from a competitive pool of nominees:

Cesar Garcia, nominated by Arts Connection, San Bernardino Arts Council

Trinh Mai, nominated by Arts Council for Long Beach

Rebekah Mei, nominated by Angels Gate Cultural Center

Nguyen Ly, nominated by Angels Gate Cultural Center

Jas Parker, nominated by HOLA Heart of Los Angeles

Edwin Vasquez, nominated by AIR Art in Residence

Patricia Yossen, nominated by HOLA Heart of Los Angeles

EXHIBITION PROGRAMMING
Artist Talk and Closing Reception February 24th, 2-4pm: tinyurl.com/yyzvdzcv

AGCC Gallery Hours: Thursday — Saturday, 10am to 4pm

**Please note that the AGCC Gallery will close early at 1pm on January 27th**

Learn more and plan your visit: angelsgateart.org

This exhibition is supported by Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, California Natural Resources Agency for the Museum Grant Program under the California Cultural and Historical Endowment, and the Perenchio Foundation.

Artwork image: Nguyen Ly, Altered Faces XII, 2023.

The exhibition is on view from Saturday, November 18, 2023 through Sunday, April 7, 2024 at the Riverside Art Museum in the Art Alliance Gallery.