About this Event
Join us for the Celebratory Opening Reception of a richly dynamic art exhibition with brand new mural unveiling by Lauren YS, live performance by Improv Taiko and delicious nibbles.
The Walter N. Marks Center for the Arts is proud to present Moon & Stars in the Desert, an extraordinary exhibition showcasing the creativity and cultural diversity of 20 femme Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) artists in California. This first-of-its-kind initiative highlights the individuality and diverse heritage of femme AAPI artists while challenging orientalist stereotypes and celebrating artistic innovations.
Among the exhibition highlights:
- Lauren YS (aka SquidLicker), a globally renowned contemporary muralist will paint a custom permanent mural in the courtyard of the Marks Art Center.
- Kristen Liu-Wong, beloved for her bawdy, pastel-hued portrayals of modern day bacchanalia, brings her signature blend of humor and subversion to the show.
- Sijia Chen returns with her continued explorations of cultural identity and community through transformations of paper-cut immigration papers into sublime otherworldly settings.
- Kyongboon Oh offers poignant reflections on her immigrant journey, navigating realms of history, politics and the quest for belonging.
- Ibuki Kuramochi, celebrated as LA Weekly's 2019 "Artist of the Year", brings her groundbreaking vision, captivating audiences with her Butoh-rooted performance art in live and digital forms.
- Mary Lai, an award-winning artist & designer, debuts her painting Eye of the Artist, a kaleidoscopic exploration of bold textures and colors that encapsulates the spirit of Moon & Stars.
The full roster of participating artists includes: Amelie Laurice, Amy Inouye, Amy Lyu, Chun Son, Flora Kao, Ibuki Kuramochi, Kristen Liu-Wong, Kyongboon Oh, Lauren YS, Lili Miura, Mary Lai, Sasinum Zohm, Shizuko Greenblatt, Sijia Chen, Sung-Hee Son, Suwichada Busamrong-Press, Ting Yang Han, Yoon Chang, Yoshie Sakai and Yumiko Glover.
Echoes in Water, 2024 by Yumiko Glover, acrylic on canvases, 48 x 144 inches
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Walter N. Marks Center for the Arts, 43500 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, United States
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