Slow Open

 

The title of this show Slow Open, suggests that the process of opening up takes time. It might take days, or even a lifetime to truly reveal oneself. The mission of this exhibition is to showcase Artists who work in the genre of Self Portrait, and provide a space for them to vulnerably share their work.

This show aims to highlight emerging women, non-binary, and trans artists working in the subject of self-portraiture. In this exhibition, artists have autonomy in how they present themselves to the world and why. We hope to create an intimate space where artists (and our audience) can come as they are and know they will be embraced. Along with our exhibition, it is important to us to give back to our fellow emerging artists by providing workshops and networking opportunities that will help further their creative careers.

11/9 & 11/10, Saturday and Sunday:

Tending to the Inner Garden: A Two Part Wellness Workshop

11/16 & 11/17, Saturday and Sunday:

Artistic Edge: Empowering Emerging Artists

11/23, Saturday:

Closing Night: Artist Talk & Sips and Snacks

This exhibition features artist Colleen Cameron. Colleen “Coco” Cameron is a multidisciplinary artist who lives and works in New Orleans, Louisiana. Coco uses a variety of different mediums to express that for which she has no words. Exploring themes of vulnerability, power, control, and liberation. Colleen is a graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta, Georgia. She studied Printmaking and Book Arts. Currently her primary creative practices are drawing and performance.

Supporting artists include: Ann Haley, Ash Gaude, Ben Collongues, Bria Armstrong, Cecily Taylor, Deja Jones, E Marshall, Janet Dake, Kelsey Scult, Kennedi Andrus, Magdalena Saliba, Melissa Cripe, Sarah Singh, and Taylor Hunter.

 
 
 
 

We are no longer accepting submissions.

To donate to the team and production of the exhibition click the link below

CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT SLOW OPEN

For questions please contact our curator, Elvira Castillo: evmichelle.art@gmail.com

 

About the Curator

 

Elvira Michelle is a self-taught multidisciplinary artist and filmmaker born and raised in Miami, Florida. Her work explores intergenerational memory and trauma and how it manifests in the experience of marginalized communities.

Elvira is an active member of The Front Art Collective and Studio Lalala. She has exhibited work locally at The Front Gallery, The Parlour Gallery, The CAC and 912 Studios. Elvira has also exhibited work internationally at Echo’s Studio in São Paolo, Brazil, The Cica Museum in South Korea, and The Holy Art Gallery in London, UK.