OUR WORLD WE LIVE IN | Group Exhibition

Mixed-media artist Attila Ray Dabasi will showcase a one-of-a-kind collection of fantastic two- and three-dimensional assemblages, pieced together from thousands of found, recycled objects combined with new, store-bought figurines and craft items.  At first glance, his beautifully crafted and shiny pieces appear to be eye candy, attracting the viewer in with their sheer visual appeal and glitz. Upon closer inspection, however, Ray’s work lures the viewer into a dialogue about much deeper subject matters that are important to all – and most pertinent to the turbulent times we live in.

Mixed-media artist Arianne Duke, a recent graduate of the fine arts program at Metro State University, explores the visual paradox of impossible shapes through the methodical process of reduction relief printmaking.  Carving into linoleum layer by layer, she constructs forms that cannot exist in physical space—shapes that defy logic and perception. The resulting images mirror a personal story of uncertainty and transformation where clarity can feel just out of reach.  Printmaking becomes a sanctuary to navigate doubt and redefine possibility.

Togo-born painter Akossiwa Medowokpo, also known under her artist name Sabine, explores themes of identity, spirituality, and her African cultural heritage.  Her bold style incorporates bright colors, intricate patterns, and symbolic imagery, effectively blending elements of contemporary art with cultural and historical references, and encompassing various subjects, including portraits, abstract scenes, and everyday life.

Interdisciplinary artist Ka Moua explores how we often live through vicarious moments, surrounded by images, objects, and brief conversations. Her art explores different religious practices, emotional relationships, and grief, resulting in a dichotomy of wholeness. She uses various methods to (re-) shape space and invite dialogue, starting from play.  Her pieces and installation in the show are fragmented rather than whole. Images are removed from their original form, reproduced, and seen through the spectator's lens, losing their original meaning and value.

Multi-media artist Shelia Nelson creates playful assemblages made mostly from cardboard and paper, halfway between collages and sculptures, and full of intriguing texture and color.  She will also include some of the abstract paintings she has been working on most recently.

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